As the season draws to a close, the race for the Ligue 1 title is heating up between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Lens. The two teams have been neck-and-neck throughout the season, with PSG currently leading by just one point.

In the first round of the playoffs, PSG secured a comfortable victory over Rennes, securing their place in the semi-finals. Lens, on the other hand, struggled against Metz, falling behind early and eventually losing 2-1.

Despite this setback, Lens manager Christophe Galtier remains confident that his team can turn things around and secure a spot in the final four. "We need to keep working hard and believe in ourselves," he said after the match. "If we continue playing like this, we can still make it into the final four."

Meanwhile, PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino has praised the performance of his side's defense, which has kept them at the top of the table all season. "Our defense has been fantastic," he said. "They've worked really hard and they deserve credit for keeping us at the top."

With just three matches remaining in the regular season, both sides will be looking to secure their place in the playoffs as quickly as possible. A win in either of their last two fixtures would put them in a strong position to claim the title.

Regardless of who comes out on top, the Ligue 1 playoffs promises to be an exciting and competitive series. Fans of both teams will be eagerly watching to see how the race for the championship plays out.