Paris Saint-Germain's opening to the new Ligue 1 campaign has taken another unexpected turn.
After two consecutive draws, PSG suffered a 2–1 home defeat to Monaco in a highly anticipated third-round clash, leaving the French champions with just two points from their opening three matches.
It was another difficult evening for Luis Enrique's side, with the team still searching for its rhythm and consistency at the beginning of the season.
A Challenging Night for Hakimi
For Achraf Hakimi, the Monaco clash was also an unusually demanding night.
The Moroccan captain was unable to influence the game in the same way supporters have become accustomed to seeing, as Monaco's approach made it difficult for PSG to find their usual attacking rhythm.
Hakimi received a 5.3 rating, described in the report as the lowest rating of his professional career.
Yet the night should be viewed as part of a broader picture. PSG are navigating a period of transition, and the early weeks of the campaign are offering the squad an opportunity to find a new balance.
Moroccan Youth Steps Onto the Stage
While Hakimi remained at the heart of the discussion, two promising Moroccan talents also made their presence felt.
Anis Soubeir entered the game in the 73rd minute, giving the young Moroccan an opportunity to experience the intensity of a major Ligue 1 encounter.
Then, in the closing stages, Safouane Benzahra was introduced in the 87th minute, adding another Moroccan presence to a match filled with pressure and high expectations.
Their gradual involvement represents another encouraging sign for Moroccan football, with a new generation continuing to knock on the door of Europe's biggest stages.
PSG Searching for Their Rhythm
Two points from three matches is certainly not the start PSG would have imagined.
But the season remains long, and the Parisian giants now face the challenge of turning this difficult opening into a foundation for improvement.
For Hakimi and his teammates, the objective is clear: rediscover the collective rhythm, rebuild momentum, and respond together.
The Monaco defeat may have raised questions, but it also marks another chapter in a season that is only beginning.
And for Moroccan football, the presence of Hakimi alongside emerging talents such as Soubeir and Benzahra offers another reason to keep watching closely as the campaign unfolds.