Achraf Hakimi criticizes French Super Cup venue after PSG defeat

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Achraf Hakimi has criticized the choice of location for the French Super Cup final, following his team's 1-0 defeat to Lens. The match took place at Stade Bollaert, the home ground of Lens, a small club from the French third division. Hakimi, a PSG star, called for a more equitable organization of finals, arguing that holding the competition at the opponent's stadium does not provide a level playing field.

He stated that PSG put in a strong effort and dominated the match, but the decision to play at Lens' stadium did not offer a fair contest. Hakimi emphasized the need to review such decisions, in order to foster the development of French football. The Moroccan captain added that the loss should not be used as an excuse, but highlighted that the game felt more like a regular league match, stressing the importance of improving conditions for domestic competitions.

Despite the defeat, Hakimi expressed confidence in his team's ability to recover, noting that they will continue working hard to be prepared, especially after their recent European Super Cup victory against Aston Villa.