PSG vs Lens Ligue 1 match postponed ahead of Champions League

March 26, 2026 / 6:03 PM

Sharjah 24 – AFP: The French Football League (LFP) has postponed the Ligue 1 match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Lens, originally set for April 11, to allow PSG additional preparation time for their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool.

Lens Management Objects

Lens management opposed the postponement, stressing the importance of "fairness, clarity of rules, and respect for all parties." The match was scheduled for Matchday 29 at Lens’ stadium, featuring league leaders PSG (60 points, one game in hand) against second-placed Lens (59 points), and was set to fall between PSG’s two Champions League quarter-final fixtures.

League Decision

Despite Lens’ objections, the LFP board, overseeing both Ligue 1 and Ligue 2, voted unanimously to delay the match. Lens had hoped to avoid playing three matches in a single week due to scheduling conflicts.

Adjustments to Lens’ Schedule

As part of the revised schedule, the league proposed moving Lens’ Matchday 33 fixture against Nantes to Friday, May 8, if PSG advances to the Champions League semi-finals, shifting the game forward by 24 hours from its original date.