It is an expected match in the Coupe de France, between the defending champion and the leader of Ligue 1. PSG-Lille therefore changes schedule.
Scheduled for March 17 at 2 p.m., the choice to play this match at the beginning of the afternoon was the result of a request from France 3, co-broadcaster with Eurosport, which did not wish to disrupt its program schedule at the end of afternoon, according to information from the Team.
Scheduling the meeting in the evening would have placed the match in competition with the round of 16 second leg of the Champions League, scheduled from 9:00 p.m.
The 8th of the Coupe de France is normally played on April 6 and 7, but PSG being qualified for the quarterfinals of the C1 (first leg: April 6/7), its match against Lille had to be brought forward to March 17, in the heart of ‘a busy schedule for him.
Losc coach Christophe Galtier was surprised at the initial schedule (before the announcement of the rescheduling) on Friday at a press conference.
“It’s a shame to put this game at a time (with the 6:00 p.m. curfew) when people can be outside, getting some fresh air, sunbathing. I hope it makes sense. from the broadcaster, ”he explained.
A 30th day of L1 turned upside down
The new schedule of PSG-Lille at 5:45 p.m. on March 17, results in changes in the championship. The Professional Football League (LFP) has announced several changes in its schedule for the 30th day of Ligue 1.
The Lille Mastiffs, who were to receive Nîmes on Saturday March 20 at 5:00 p.m., will finally play the next day at the end of the afternoon (5:05 p.m.).
Saint-Etienne – Monaco, initially scheduled for Sunday March 20 at 5:05 p.m., is brought forward to Friday March 19 (9:00 p.m.), at the time slot initially allocated to Nice-Marseille. The Mediterranean derby has been set for Saturday March 20 (5:00 p.m.).
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