PSG's Hakimi out for Bayern UCL semifinal second leg

Paris Saint-Germain will be without key right back Achraf Hakimi for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semifinal against Bayern Munich after the Moroccan defender suffered a right thigh injury during Tuesday's 5-4 first-leg victory at Parc des Princes.

The 25-year-old Hakimi played the full 90 minutes despite showing visible discomfort late in the match, as Paris Saint-Germain had already used all their substitutions. He provided an assist for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's second goal in the thrilling encounter. Bayern Munich struck first through Harry Kane's 17th-minute penalty, but Paris Saint-Germain responded with goals from Kvaratskhelia, João Neves, Ousmane Dembélé from the spot, another from Kvaratskhelia and a second from Dembélé to lead 5-2. Bayern fought back with strikes from Dayot Upamecano and Luis Díaz, narrowing the deficit to one goal ahead of the return leg on May 6 in Munich.

Paris Saint-Germain confirmed Wednesday that Hakimi will be sidelined for several weeks following medical assessment. The injury occurred in the closing stages, where he clutched his hamstring and collapsed briefly before the final whistle. Manager Luis Enrique, who had rested Hakimi...