After PSG’s 4-2 win over FC Barcelona, Walid Regragui, working as a pundit for Canal+, teased Achraf Hakimi live on air about his fatigue and his lack of goals. The Moroccan full-back admitted he was exhausted at the end of the match.
Paris Saint-Germain beat FC Barcelona 4-2 at the Parc des Princes on matchday 3 of the Champions League league phase. The game was marked by Achraf Hakimi’s assist for Fabián Ruiz in the 86th minute, which sealed the Parisians’ win.
A delicious moment also played out on the Canal Champions Club set. Walid Regragui, a pundit for the channel and former Morocco head coach, was reunited with his former player. The ex-national team boss could not resist teasing him about his physical condition and his finishing.
An exchange full of humour
Walid Regragui first praised Achraf Hakimi’s command of French: “He speaks good French, that’s what I like about Achraf. Are you never tired, Achraf? Since when are you tired?” he joked. He then added: “You haven’t scored in a long time, Achraf, eh?”
The right-back replied, according to Afrik-Foot: “Good evening coach, it’s a pleasure to listen to you. I was tired at the end. It’s true that on the pitch I try to give my maximum, but at the end I was tired. Very happy with my assist.”
A win that ends a fine Barcelona run
Beyond the banter, the win ends a run of 11 consecutive victories for Barça in all competitions, according to Afrik-Foot. PSG also extended their unbeaten run in the Champions League to 13 matches, according to PSG.FR.
With 14 goals scored in just three matches in this edition of the Champions League, the Paris club already boast a strong attacking record, according to PSG.FR. Hakimi’s assist in the 86th minute was nonetheless followed by a scare: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia going off injured for the Parisians cast a shadow over the evening.
Hakimi turns to the league
Achraf Hakimi, the PSG and Morocco national team right-back, is now preparing for this weekend’s Ligue 1 clash with Paris Saint-Germain, according to PSG.FR.
PSG will then return to Champions League action for matchday 4 in early November 2026. The exchange with Walid Regragui will remain a moment of camaraderie between the two men, who worked together with the national team.