Key Takeaways:
- Paris Saint-Germain named their squad for the Champions League semi-final second leg against Bayern Munich without Achraf Hakimi (26)
- The Moroccan defender was sidelined due to severe muscle cramps suffered in the closing stages of the first leg
- PSG travel to Bavaria holding a 5-4 aggregate lead ahead of the decisive match
Squad Update for Second Leg in Bavaria
Paris Saint-Germain have officially announced the list of players travelling to face Bayern Munich in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final encounter. The French champions will be without Achraf Hakimi (26), whose absence is a significant blow as they aim to secure a place in the final.
🚨 Au PSG, on a la certitude que la blessure d’Hakimi 🇲🇦 "NE SERA PAS UN PROBLÈME" ce mercredi face au Bayern.
Warren Zaïre-Emery 🇫🇷 est là ! ❤️💙
🗞️ @lequipe pic.twitter.com/Tj6pM8Eymj
— Actu Foot (@ActuFoot_) May 5, 2026
Hakimi’s Injury and Impact
Hakimi sustained severe muscle cramps during the decisive moments of the first leg, prompting medical staff to rule him out of the squad for the trip to Germany. PSG, who currently enjoy a narrow 5-4 lead on aggregate, will consequently need to adjust their defensive line-up as they attempt to reach back-to-back finals in the competition.
Potential Replacements in Defence
The unavailability of the former Real Madrid full-back leaves manager Luis Enrique with key tactical decisions. Warren Zaïre-Emery (20), who has been utilised as a makeshift right-back at times this season, presents one option for the position. Alternatively, Enrique could consider reshaping his formation to compensate for Hakimi’s absence.
| Fixture | First Leg Score | Notable Absence | Potential Replacements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayern Munich vs PSG (UCL Semi-final, Second Leg) | 5-4 to PSG | Achraf Hakimi (26, severe muscle cramps) | Warren Zaïre-Emery (20) / Tactical adjustment |
