PSG, Monaco renew battle in Cup semi-final

Monaco's Portuguese coach Leonardo Jardim applauds during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais and AS Monaco, on April 23, 2017 at Parc Olympique Lyonnais stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, southeastern France. / AFP PHOTO / PHILIPPE DESMAZES

Leonardo Jardim's Monaco hold the edge over Paris Saint-Germain in the French title race, but the reigning champions haven't given up hope of landing a third successive sweep of the domestic trophies. PSG thrashed Monaco 4-1 at the start of April to retain the French League Cup and with the principality club prioritising Europe and Ligue 1, Unai Emery's side will again fancy their chances in today's French Cup semifinal. "This semifinal is an encounter between two very important matches, with only two days' rest each time," said Monaco boss Jardim.