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Lens Reacts Coldly to Rescheduled Match Against PSG
Lens versus PSG: Lens responds to controversial match rescheduling
In a move that’s stirred controversy, the French Professional Football League (LFP) has rescheduled the much-anticipated Ligue 1 match between Lens and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), originally slated for April 11. This decision, confirmed on March 26, has sparked a strong reaction from RC Lens, who expressed their discontent on social media.
Match postponement due to Champions League commitments
The decision to postpone the Lens-PSG match came as the LFP seeks to accommodate PSG’s Champions League schedule. Originally set between the two legs of PSG’s quarter-final clash against Liverpool FC, the match will now take place on May 13. This change also affects the Brest-Strasbourg game, moved to the same date.
- PSG and Strasbourg requested the postponement to better manage their European commitments.
- The LFP’s statement emphasized protecting French football’s interests and adjusting the calendar for teams still in European tournaments.
Lens voices dissatisfaction over schedule changes
The announcement has left Lens feeling disadvantaged. The club faces a significant gap in their fixtures, with no games between April 4 and 19, followed by a congested schedule with three matches in eight days from May 8 to 16. This could prove pivotal, as Lens and PSG are neck and neck at the top of the league, separated by just one point.
Lens acknowledges but disagrees with LFP’s decision
Despite their frustration, Lens has acknowledged the LFP’s ruling with a measured response. They reiterated their commitment to their sporting goals and assured fans that ticketing information would be communicated individually via email.
- RC Lens expressed their disagreement with the unanimous decision but accepted it responsibly.
- The club remains focused on maintaining its competitive edge in the league despite the disruption.
As the rescheduled match looms, both teams will be keenly aware of its potential impact on the race for the Ligue 1 title.
