Paris Saint-Germain has definitely given up asking the Ligue de Football Professionnel to postpone the match in order to facilitate the preparation of the semi-final go of Ligue des Champions against Arsenal. This decision, in contrast to the approach taken in the previous round against Aston Villa, demonstrates a thorough analysis of the results obtained from the previous experience. At that time, the Parisian club had benefited from a postponement of the meeting against FC Nantes, in the hope of optimizing the conditions of preparation for the two European confrontations.

However, the retrospective examination of this extended break revealed that it did not produce the desired effect or even may have affected the team’s performance. During the game going to Birmingham, Luis Enrique’s players seemed less incisive and almost were eliminated in the last minutes, despite an advantage gained from the previous match. Based on this experience, the technical staff has made a strategic shift, with a focus on maintaining a sustained calendar in order to preserve the pace of competition.

This new approach translates into a busy programme, comprising three Ligue 1 meetings within a week. The PSG will first face Le Havre, then travel to Nantes before welcoming Nice, only four days from the game go against Arsenal. This decision demonstrates a clear willingness to maintain positive dynamics, avoid calendar interruptions and ensure a constant mobilisation of all players, in a final sprint where intelligent force management will be paramount.