🇫🇷 Ligue 1 postpones Lens-PSG over the Champions League quarters | OneFootball

The French Professional Football League (LFP) has officially confirmed the postponement of the headline clash between RC Lens and Paris Saint-Germain. The decision, which had already been circulating in sporting circles, comes in response to a direct request from the Parisian club to optimize its performance in international competitions.

The match, corresponding to Ligue 1 Matchday 29, has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, May 13. Interestingly, the new date coincides with the day Didier Deschamps will announce France’s squad for the World Cup, adding an extra layer of spice to the football calendar.

The ruling does not only affect PSG. The LFP has also decided to postpone the clash between Stade Brestois and RC Strasbourg for identical reasons. Both measures are intended to help French clubs prepare for their Champions League and Conference League quarter-final ties with the strongest possible guarantees.

According to the official statement, the Board of Directors took the decision unanimously. The strategic objective is clear: to protect France’s fifth place in the UEFA coefficient rankings. Holding onto that position is vital, as it guarantees four spots in the new Champions League in the coming seasons.

Finally, the LFP has proposed that RC Lens bring forward its match against Nantes to May 8 if PSG reaches the semi-finals. This flexibility is aimed at balancing the domestic competition without harming French clubs’ European dream at a decisive stage of the season.

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