PSG and Lens react to Ligue 1 fixture postponement

The Ligue 1 clash between Paris Saint-Germain and RC Lens, originally set for 11th April, will now be postponed to allow PSG extra time to prepare for their UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool. The Parisians currently lead the league by a single point, with a game in hand, making this match a potential title decider. Their encounters with Liverpool are scheduled for 8th and 14th April, surrounding the original date of the Ligue 1 fixture.

PSG submitted the request to delay the game, citing the congested European schedule, following a similar postponement in March when they rescheduled their match against FC Nantes ahead of their Champions League tie against Chelsea, which they won with an aggregate score of 8-2. Lens opposed the delay, but the LFP exercised its authority to approve PSG’s request, setting the new fixture for 13th May, between the penultimate and final rounds of the season.

PSG emphasizes European representation

In an official statement, Paris Saint-Germain acknowledged the LFP’s decision while noting that the club did not participate in the vote. They highlighted that the rescheduling aligns with the League’s ongoing efforts to strengthen French clubs’ performance in European competitions. PSG also emphasized that such postponements have occurred previously and will allow both French teams still competing in Europe to prepare under optimal conditions for their continental matches.

Lens expresses disagreement but accepts

RC Lens released a statement expressing their opposition to the LFP’s decision, while also confirming their acceptance and responsibility in acknowledging the change. The club reaffirmed their commitment to pursuing their sporting objectives despite the postponement and provided assurances that ticketing information will be communicated to supporters via email.