Paris St-Germain's French league match against Lens has been postponed to 13 May, giving the defending champions more time to prepare for their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool. The decision was made by the Ligue de Football Professionel (LFP) after PSG requested to postpone the match to ensure they are in the best condition for the tie.
The match was originally scheduled to take place on 11 April, just three days after PSG hosts Liverpool and three days before the second leg at Anfield. The postponement also affects RC Strasbourg's Ligue 1 match at Stade Brestois, which has been moved to 13 May due to the club's Conference League quarter-final tie with Mainz.
Ligue One leaders PSG will now have an extra two weeks to focus on their Champions League campaign, which includes a crucial second leg against Liverpool. The French champions are currently one point ahead of Lens in the league, and the postponement has drawn criticism from Lens, who feel the league is being disrupted by European commitments.
The LFP has also asked Lens to move their home game against Nantes forward by one day if PSG qualify for the semi-finals of the Champions League.
The postponement of PSG's league match against Lens is a significant boost for the French champions, who will now have more time to prepare for their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool. This extra time could prove crucial in the tie, which is expected to be a closely contested one. Meanwhile, Lens will be left to wonder if the league is being overshadowed by European commitments. The postponement has also highlighted the delicate balance between domestic and European competitions.
