Hakimi slams LFP decision as Lens upset PSG in trophy clash

On Sunday evening at the Racing Club de Lens stadium, Paris Saint‑Germain were beaten after Florian Thauvin’s decisive strike, prompting Achraf Hakimi to lament the Ligue de Football Professionnel’s decision to stage the Trophée des Champions on the Lens pitch, a setting he likened to a Ligue 1 away match.

Achraf Hakimi expressed regret over the LFP’s decision. He said the choice forced PSG to travel to Lens for the season‑opening trophy.

The LFP scheduled the Trophée des Champions on the pitch of Racing Club de Lens. The venue is the home stadium of Racing Club de Lens.

Lens clinch the trophy

The match took place on Sunday evening. Racing Club de Lens emerged victorious over Paris Saint‑Germain.

Lens upset forces PSG to widen Ligue 1 title focus

The winning goal was scored by Florian Thauvin. Thauvin’s strike secured the trophy for Lens.

PSG were required to play the encounter away from their own ground. Hakimi likened the situation to a typical Ligue 1 away fixture.

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Paris Saint‑Germain faced Racing Club de Lens in the fixture. The contest was the Trophée des Champions, pitting the two clubs against each other.