Achraf Hakimi has opened up on his heated exchange with Endrick following Paris Saint-Germain’s shock 2-1 home defeat to Lyon in Ligue 1 on April 19, 2026, at the Parc des Princes.
The Moroccan defender explained why he confronted the young Brazilian talent, emphasizing that players should focus on football rather than provoking opponents’ supporters — especially during a difficult match.
HOW DARE ENDRICK DANCE LIKE THIS AT THE PARC???!!!!
WE NEED TO MAKE THE COMEBACK THIS IS UNACCEPTABLEpic.twitter.com/p6XyZG892E
— 𝐏𝐒𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐓 (@PSGINT_) April 19, 2026
What Happened in PSG vs Lyon?
Ligue 1 leaders PSG suffered a surprise loss that dented their title hopes. Lyon took an early lead with two quick goals in the first 18 minutes:
- Endrick opened the scoring in the 6th minute.
- He then assisted Afonso Moreira for the second goal.
PSG dominated much of the game, created several chances, and missed a penalty, but lacked clinical finishing. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia pulled one back late (90+4′), yet it wasn’t enough as Lyon held on for a historic win — their first against PSG since 2023.
The talking point off the pitch? Endrick’s provocative celebration after scoring. The Real Madrid loanee (currently shining on loan or in a related stint with Lyon) danced directly in front of the PSG ultras, an act many viewed as taunting the home supporters.
Hakimi’s Full Explanation: “Focus on Football”
Post-match, Achraf Hakimi addressed the incident calmly while expressing frustration. Here’s what the PSG right-back said:
“Why was I angry with Endrick? I wanted him to stop doing things against our supporters. For him to play football, especially since he’s a good player. But when he does things that aren’t related to football, it can piss me off, especially since we were on the verge of losing.”
Context and Reactions
Endrick, the highly-rated Brazilian prospect, delivered a standout display with 1 goal and 1 assist, earning praise for his impact. However, his celebration in front of the PSG faithful sparked backlash from fans and drew Hakimi’s on-pitch (and post-match) response.
The defeat leaves PSG under pressure in the Ligue 1 title race, with rivals like Lens applying heat. Hakimi noted the disappointment of dropping points at home but called for the team to refocus quickly for upcoming fixtures, including midweek commitments.