Paris Saint-Germain hosted Toulouse FC on Friday for Matchday 28 of Ligue 1 and secured all three points with a 3-1 victory. Speaking to PSG TV, 27-year-old Parisian full-back Achraf Hakimi reflected on the win.
Hakimi: “We knew the importance of this match”
“We knew it wouldn’t be an easy match after the break. There’s a lot of travel and a lot of matches, but I think we played a very good game, from the first minute to the end. We knew the importance of this match, especially with Lens also having a very important game this weekend. With this victory, we can put pressure on them. Reaching 200 matches? That makes me very happy. I hope to continue this great story with Paris Saint-Germain, playing many more matches here.”
A crucial victory for the capital club, who needed to win to send a clear message to their rivals in the title race. With the Champions League return and the first leg of their quarter-final against Liverpool just four days away, Luis Enrique’s men needed to boost their confidence.
And that’s exactly what they did, allowing PSG to approach their upcoming matches with serenity. The message sent is certainly strong, especially coming off the international break. This team seems to be returning to 100% in the crucial moments, which promises a thrilling end to the season for a side that struggled for much of it.
