Lens moves 1 point behind PSG in French title race after beating Metz 3-0. Lyon faces Paris FC

Lens capped a fine week by beating Metz 3-0 on Sunday to move one point behind Ligue 1 leader Paris Saint-Germain in a tense title race. PSG’s 3-1 home defeat to Monaco on Friday opened the door for rival Lens, which reached the French Cup semifinals on Thursday after beating Lyon on penalties following a 2-2 draw. There are nine games left in Ligue 1 and Lens hosts PSG on April 11.