PSG respond to RC Lens postponement outcry ahead of Liverpool tie

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PSG have responded, reportedly through French outlet Le Parisen, to the outcry over their request to postpone their Ligue 1 clash with RC Lens in April. Image Credits: Imago Images PSG have reportedly responded to all the outcry over their proposal to reschedule their Ligue 1 title decider with RC Lens in April.

In the face of that backlash, PSG have now briefed their side of the story via French outlet Le Parisien, insisting their request is both transparent and in the interests of French football as a whole rather than a selfish grab for extra rest. The Parisian club point to France’s battle for a better UEFA coefficient ranking, the precedent of other Ligue 1 fixtures being moved for European commitments and even Strasbourg’s own attempt to reschedule a league game around their Conference League quarter-final: “The performances of French clubs involved on the European scene benefit all of French football, in a context where France currently occupies 6th place in the UEFA index for the 2025-2026 season,” the club assures.

The prospect of seeing two French clubs reach the semi-finals of European competitions represents an important opportunity for Ligue 1, both on a sporting and economic level. ” “This type of rescheduling has been implemented on a regular basis by the LFP in the past, for the benefit of many French clubs involved in European competitions.” It’s believed that the LFP will make their decision the postponement request on Thursday. PSG RC Lens UEFA Champions League