Match date: October 30, 2026. Achraf Hakimi produced an exceptional attacking performance as Paris Saint-Germain beat Le Havre 5-1 in Ligue 1, scoring a hat-trick and supplying two assists in a result that extended the club’s winning streak.
PSG finished the night with 20 points from nine league matches, two ahead of Lille and four ahead of Rennes, according to Reuters. The result also marked the Paris club’s ninth consecutive victory across all competitions.
How the match turned around
Le Havre, despite beginning the fixture at the bottom of the table, briefly led through Josh Maja. PSG responded when Hakimi provided the pass for Mika Godts to equalize, setting up a dominant attacking stretch.
Hakimi then put PSG ahead in the 28th minute with a finish at the near post. He struck again from a free kick in the 55th minute and was involved in a rapid counterattack that ended with Senny Mayulu making it 4-1 in the 62nd. His third goal came in the 69th minute through a deflected shot.
The combination of three goals and two assists meant Hakimi had a direct hand in all five PSG goals, an extraordinary contribution from a player usually identified with the fullback position.
What the result means for the title race
Lille remained PSG’s closest challenger after Olivier Giroud scored an 86th-minute winner in a 1-0 derby victory over Lens. Rennes lost 5-2 to Nice, where Elye Wahi also recorded a hat-trick.
Le Havre’s defeat was their fifth in a row, leaving them on two points and deepening the pressure on a side already struggling for results.
PSG’s wider challenge
Coach Luis Enrique emphasized the value of squad contributions as PSG navigates injuries and a demanding schedule. The attacking display underlined the side’s ability to create chances from wide areas, but maintaining that level through a long season will require consistent performances from more than one player.
The next league rounds will show whether Lille can keep pace and whether PSG can turn its early lead into a sustained advantage.
Source: Reuters, October 30, 2026.
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