Bayern Munich’s central defender, Dayot Upamecano, expressed his confidence in the approach to the quarter-finals of the World Cup of Clubs. At a press conference, he stressed the intensity of the upcoming confrontation against Paris Saint-Germain, recalling the match of Ligue des Champions of eight months ago when his team had won a 1-0 victory. Upamecano insisted on the progress of his team under the direction of their coach, stressing the commitment of all players and their determination to achieve victory, considering the game as a final. He acknowledged the growing strength of the MTP and the need for them to prepare for a difficult duel.

At the same time, the right side of Paris Saint-Germain, Ashraf Hakimi, has travelled more than 65,000 kilometres in the past year, a distance equivalent to twice the world tour by plane. He was a key member of Luis Enrique’s winning team, winning the Champions League, League 1 and the Coupe de France. His individual statistics are remarkable, with 15 goals and 14 assists in 66 matches since last summer, starting at the Paris Olympic Games. Despite a volume of exceptional matches, Hakimi is constantly titularized, demonstrating the importance of Luis Enrique.

Despite the potential fatigue associated with his many trips, Ashraf Hakimi has accumulated 5,593 minutes of play with the PSG this season, more than any other player on the roster. This remarkable performance places him among the most sought after players in the world, despite the intelligent management of his playing time by the coach. Luis Enrique has been able to balance his presence in the Champions League with rest periods in Ligue 1, allowing Hakimi to stay fit while closing a year of intense competition. His constant involvement illustrates his invaluable value to the Parisian team.