Paris Saint-Germain’s hope of removing all distractions from the upcoming Champions League quarterfinal against Liverpool is at risk after RC Lens expressed unequivocal refusal that a Ligue 1 match between them, scheduled in the middle of the European legs, be postponed.
PSG and Lens are locked in one of France’s closest title races in recent times, with the reigning domestic and continental champions from the capital ahead by a single point—PSG do also have a game in hand on the challengers seeking a first French title in 28 years.
