Rennes-PSG: Hakimi, From 4 To 7/10, A Performance That Divides The French Press

Achraf Hakimi wore the captain’s armband at Rennes, but his performance left French pundits searching for consensus. The 2-2 draw produced one of those matches that resist easy judgment, and Hakimi’s display sat right at the center of that ambiguity. Depending on which outlet one reads, the Moroccan international was either a solid contributor or a below-average presence on the right flank.

Wearing the armband at Rennes, Hakimi split opinion entirely—somewhere between a solid contributor and a below-average presence.

The numbers tell the story of a divided press. L’Équipe gave Hakimi a 6/10, praising his overall contribution despite some imprecision in the final third. Maxifoot was harsher, settling on a 4/10 and pointing to defensive shortcomings. CulturePSG landed in the middle with a 5/10, calling the performance balanced but unspectacular. ParisFans, meanwhile, awarded a 7/10, the most generous mark among the four outlets, framing the match as a clear success for the right-back. Averaged together, these ratings produce a 5.5/10, a figure that captures the uncertainty better than any single grade could.

Other match reports painted an even wider spectrum. FootMercato handed out a 3/10, referencing Hakimi’s return as captain after a red card suspension and describing the display as disappointing. AllezParis and 90min both settled on 4/10, citing limited activity and physical struggles following his time at the Africa Cup of Nations. Another CulturePSG assessment also landed at 3/10, noting a slightly fortunate assist rather than sustained influence. Alongside Hakimi, teammate Noussair Mazraoui has similarly emerged as a modern fullback for Morocco, and comparisons between the two often surface when pundits discuss the Atlas Lions’ backline depth.

Beyond the numbers, several themes recur across the coverage. Hakimi is often described as a constant threat down the right, with his attacking runs setting up at least one decisive cross for Dembélé. Yet his first-half influence was widely seen as limited, with more consistent involvement arriving after the break. Defensive positioning drew criticism in multiple reports, as did a perceived lack of precision in his delivery. Several writers also noted that his physical condition seems short of previous peaks, with fewer high-intensity sprints than fans have come to expect, a dip some link to his role as a key figure for the Atlas Lions during recent international duty.

Taken together, the spread from 3 to 7/10 reflects less about Hakimi’s actual output and more about how differently outlets weigh attacking contribution against defensive lapses.