Moroccan football continues to make headlines in France, with Achraf Hakimi and Gessime Yassine both earning places in L’Équipe’s Team of the Week for the ninth round of Ligue 1.
The two Atlas Lions delivered exceptional performances for their respective clubs, showcasing Morocco's growing influence across the French top flight.
While Hakimi produced one of the most memorable individual displays of his career for Paris Saint-Germain, Yassine played a decisive role in Strasbourg's emphatic victory over Auxerre.
Hakimi Delivers a Historic Performance for PSG
Achraf Hakimi received an extraordinary 9/10 rating from L’Équipe following Paris Saint-Germain's impressive 5-1 victory over Le Havre on Friday.
The Moroccan captain enjoyed a historic evening, scoring the first hat-trick of his professional career while also providing two assists.
Remarkably, he was directly involved in all five of PSG's goals, delivering an attacking performance that highlighted his exceptional influence from the right-back position.
His contribution went far beyond the usual responsibilities of a defender. Hakimi consistently threatened in the final third, combining intelligent movement, speed and clinical finishing to overwhelm Le Havre.
PSG manager Luis Enrique was full of praise for his Moroccan star after the match.
The Spanish coach described him as the best right-back in the world, while emphasising that what impressed him most was not simply the three goals, but Hakimi's ability to maintain an extraordinary level of performance and remain consistently available for the team.
That recognition reflects the importance the Moroccan international has established within the Parisian project.
Gessime Yassine Shines With Strasbourg
Hakimi was not the only Moroccan celebrating an outstanding weekend.
Gessime Yassine earned an 8/10 rating after producing a decisive performance in Strasbourg's 5-1 victory over Auxerre on Sunday.
The young Moroccan attacker scored twice, provided an assist and won a penalty, playing a major role in his team's attacking success.
His performance was particularly important given Strasbourg's difficult run of results. The Alsatian club had entered the match following four consecutive defeats, making the emphatic victory a much-needed response.
Yassine's individual qualities were once again on full display, particularly his ability to beat opponents in one-on-one situations.
According to the supplied report, he currently leads Ligue 1's dribbling rankings with 26 successful dribbles since the beginning of the season.
That statistic underlines his growing reputation as one of the competition's most exciting attacking players.
Two Moroccan Talents Making Their Mark in France
The inclusion of both players in L’Équipe's Team of the Week represents another positive moment for Moroccan football.
Hakimi continues to establish himself among Europe's elite defenders, combining leadership and attacking excellence at PSG. Meanwhile, Yassine is building his reputation through impressive performances and increasingly decisive contributions for Strasbourg.
Their achievements also highlight the diversity of Moroccan talent competing in Ligue 1, from established international stars to emerging players making their breakthrough.
For Strasbourg, the victory over Auxerre provides an opportunity to approach their next challenge with renewed confidence. They are scheduled to face Toulouse on Friday.
Two Moroccan internationals, two outstanding performances and one clear message: the Atlas Lions continue to shine on French football's biggest stage.