Achraf Hakimi hat-trick leads PSG to 5-1 victory over Le Havre

OPA WIRE, Oct 31 (OPA) — Achraf Hakimi delivered a dominant performance at Stade Oceane, securing a hat-trick and setting up two additional goals to dismantle bottom-placed Le Havre. Despite missing several regular starters due to injury, the European champions maintained their momentum, moving to 20 points from nine league fixtures.

Le Havre briefly challenged the visitors when Josh Maja opened the scoring early in the match. PSG responded quickly as Hakimi assisted Mika Godts for the equalizer before netting his first goal in the 28th minute. He added a free-kick strike in the 55th minute and completed his hat-trick with a deflected effort in the 69th minute, while also setting up Senny Mayulu for the fourth goal.

PSG coach Luis Enrique praised the depth of his squad following the result, noting the importance of utilizing players who have seen limited action this season. The win marks PSG's ninth consecutive victory across all competitions, keeping them two points clear of second-placed Lille and four points ahead of Rennes.

In other Ligue 1 action, Lille climbed to second place after Olivier Giroud scored an 86th-minute winner in a 1-0 victory over RC Lens. Meanwhile, Nice continued their resurgence with a 5-2 win over Rennes, fueled by an Elye Wahi hat-trick. Le Havre remains at the bottom of the table with two points after suffering their fifth straight defeat.