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LFP Set to Rule on PSG Bid to Postpone Lens Match Between Liverpool Ties

The LFP board rules Thursday on whether to move league games that fall between European quarterfinal legs.

Overview

  • The LFP board, which votes Thursday, can move fixtures without an opponent’s consent under Article 22 of its statutes.
  • PSG has asked to shift its April 11 trip to Lens because it sits between Champions League quarterfinal legs against Liverpool on April 8 and 14.
  • Lens has formally opposed the change, with coach Pierre Sage and a club statement citing a 15‑day gap without games followed by three matches in a week and a hit to competitive balance.
  • RC Strasbourg has made a parallel request to delay its April 12 match at Brest because it falls between its Conference League quarterfinal legs against Mainz on April 9 and 16.
  • The dispute follows a recent precedent after the LFP postponed PSGNantes and rebooked it for April 22, while PSG argues a delay would aid France’s UEFA ranking and English outlets criticize a practice that is rare in their league.