Story byLuis Enrique on the decision to postpone PSG’s match to aid Chelsea preparations: ‘I think it is important for the city of Paris and for France.’Get French Football NewsSun, March 1, 2026 at 8:45 AM UTC·1 min readThe LFP confirmed earlier on Saturday that Paris Saint-Germain’s game against FC Nantes, scheduled to take place later this month, in between a two-legged UEFA Champions League tie against Chelsea, would be postponed. It is a measure to aid PSG’s preparation for the Champions League Round of 16 tie, similar to a measure taken last year in order to bolster Les Parisiens’ chances against Aston Villa. PSG would, of course, go on to win the competition. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNantes agreed to the postponement and the LFP have already ratified the decision. The LFP have announced that the Ligue 1 game will now take place during the week of 20th April.