PSG look forward to Champions League challenge after cup final wins
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Ander Herrera is confident the French side will be in prime condition for their Champions League quarter-final against Atalanta despite Friday's League Cup final win against Lyon being just their second competitive outing in almost five months.
PSG beat Lyon 6-5 on penalties after an interminable final ended 0-0 after extra time at the Stade de France, where 3,500 spectators were allowed in as part of the loosening of the country's coronavirus restrictions.
Their victory, in what was the last ever final of an unloved competition that has now been scrapped, came a week after Thomas Tuchel's team defeated Saint-Etienne 1-0 to win the French Cup.
They had previously been awarded the Ligue 1 title by virtue of being top when the season was ended in April with 10 rounds of matches unplayed because of the health crisis.
"It has been a fantastic week for us, winning two trophies. It is not easy to do and we are very pleased," said former Manchester United midfielder Herrera.
"Lots of players have played their part in this success and we feel we are ready for the Champions League after the work we have done in the last four weeks."
However, having just...