The Argentine says it was important the reigning French champions got back to winning ways ahead of their trip to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea in the Champions League last 16
Paris Saint-Germain playmaker Javier Pastore says it was important his side got back to winning ways ahead of facing Chelsea in the Champions League next week.
Laurent Blanc's men had seen their 36-match unbeaten run in Ligue 1 ended by Lyon last Sunday, but it was put to bed quickly as Les Parisiens downed Saint-Etienne 3-1 in the Coupe de France quarter-finals on Wednesday.
Goals from Edinson Cavani, Marquinhos and Lucas Moura done the damage at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard, with PSG now set to face Lorient in the semi-finals of the tournament.
And Pastore hopes PSG can continue building momentum ahead of their trip to face Chelsea next Wednesday when they play hosts to Montpellier this weekend.
"It was a cup match and everyone wanted to win it," he told France3.
"The important thing was that we came out on top and now we are into the semis. For the confidence, it's great to have won.
"It's great for the team to win before we take on Chelsea, but we still have a match to take care of on Saturday."
Pastore is also glad to be back on the pitch as he made his fourth appearance since returning from a month out due to calf and groin injuries.
The 26-year-old added: "Personally, I'm very happy to have played. I'm getting back into the rhythm."
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