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On a historic European night, Moroccan star Achraf Hakimi stole the spotlight by scoring a crucial goal against Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, helping Paris Saint-Germain secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League semi-finals at the expense of Aston Villa. Hakimi’s goal came in the 11th minute of the second leg at Villa Park, capitalizing on a defensive error by Martinez. He pounced on a loose ball and fired it powerfully into the net, giving PSG an early lead and widening the aggregate score in favor of the French side.
This goal strengthened PSG’s grip on the tie, especially after their 3-1 victory in the first leg in Paris, making the aggregate score 4-1. Paris Saint-Germain continued their dominance and added a second goal through Nuno Mendes, officially sealing their qualification to the semi-finals, where they await the winner of the Real Madrid vs. Arsenal clash.
Hakimi’s performance was not limited to his defensive duties; he was a constant threat in attack and continued his impressive Champions League campaign, becoming one of the top contributors in goals and assists for his team. His goal against Martinez will remain a memorable moment in both his career and PSG’s journey in this season’s Champions League.
