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The Guardian - World News

The Guardian - World News

Title PSG take a big step forward in the Ligue 1 title race – but was it fair? Source The Guardian - World News
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PSG were given the weekend off to help them in Europe, with little consideration for how it would affect other clubs

By Get French Football News

Paris Saint-Germain do not need a helping hand but they were given it: first by the French football federation, who postponed their match against Nantes at the weekend so they could concentrate on the Champions League, and then by Lens, who lost 2-1 to Lorient and failed to retake top spot in Ligue 1.

The decision to postpone PSG’s game was one agreed upon by all parties, one taken to aid their preparations for their second leg against Chelsea, and one not without precedent. The same Ligue 1 fixture was postponed last season so PSG could focus on their European tie against Aston Villa.

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Link https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/mar/16/paris-saint-germain-ligue-1-title-race-chelsea-champions-league Published At 2026-03-16 10:35:32 (3 weeks ago)
Created At 2026-03-16 11:08:34 Updated At 2026-03-16 11:08:34