France, March 20 -- Lens fluffed the chance to take top spot when they lost 2-1 at Lorient on 14 March while PSG had the weekend off to prepare for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 clash against Chelsea on 17 March.

"Angers have built their season on the premise that the team can hold their own against any side in this league," said Lens boss Pierre Sage. "This highlights the work done by the coaching staff, as well as the players' commitment. Well done to them all."

Sage said his players want to bounce back after failing to take the lead in Ligue 1.

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"The team's mindset is quite focused on redemption," he added. "We fee...