Morocco: Brahim Diaz applauds Achraf Hakimi’s historic Champions League triumph with PSG

Brahim Diaz has paid tribute to his Moroccan teammate Achraf Hakimi following Paris Saint-Germain’s emphatic 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final.

Hakimi, 26, delivered a standout performance at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday, helping PSG clinch their first-ever Champions League title.

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The right-back, who previously won the competition with Real Madrid in 2018, not only started the final but opened the scoring for the Parisians, setting the tone for a dominant display against his former club.

The goal carried significant symbolism—Hakimi became PSG’s first-ever scorer in a Champions League final and the first Moroccan player to find the net in European club football’s most prestigious match.

His performance has further cemented his credentials for this year’s African Ballon d’Or, with many already tipping him as the frontrunner.

Following the final, Hakimi shared a series of celebratory images on Instagram, featuring moments with teammates, and two iconic shots with the Champions League trophy draped in the Moroccan flag.

“Champions League for history!” read the caption, a declaration that resonated with fans around the globe and quickly amassed over a million likes.

Among those to react was Brahim Diaz, currently on international duty with Morocco ahead of their upcoming friendlies against Benin and Tunisia.

The Real Madrid forward, who tasted Champions League glory with Los Blancos last season, offered his heartfelt congratulations to his compatriot.

“You deserve it, Brother! We’re waiting for you here,” wrote Diaz in the comments, accompanying his message with heart emojis, a Moroccan flag, and the lion symbol of the Atlas Lions.

The moment underscores a sense of unity and pride among Morocco’s national team players, who continue to make waves across Europe’s elite competitions.

For Hakimi, the triumph represents more than just silverware—it is a landmark personal and national achievement that reinforces his status as one of Africa’s footballing icons.

As he prepares to join his teammates in camp, Hakimi returns not only as a European champion but as a national hero, with Morocco eagerly awaiting to honour one of its brightest stars.