Yohan Cabaye does not think Paris Saint-Germain gave Nantes a chance after their two first-half goals in their Coupe de France last-16 win on Wednesday.
The former Newcastle United midfielder scored the second goal for Laurent Blanc's men with a third of the game gone, with Edinson Cavani having put the Parisiens into the lead after 18 minutes.
Nantes were unable to muster a fightback and PSG eased off the throttle and cruised to a 2-0 triumph, setting up a quarter-final clash with Monaco.
"It was a good scenario for us, with a goal scored quickly and then another just before half-time," Cabaye, who was one of seven changes to the XI which started at the weekend against Lyon, told L'Equipe.
"We did not leave much of a chance for the opponents. Our team was full of players who have not necessarily had a lot of playing time than the usual starters.
"We put in good effort and it was important to have that mindset. You want to be in this great competition to win it.
"We saw that we have drawn on Monaco at the Parc des Princes in the next round. To still be in the running in the Coupe de France allows everyone to remain under pressure."
PSG will face Monaco on either March 3 or 4 in the French capital.
The other three ties see third-division Boulogne host fourth-placed Ligue 1 team Saint-Etienne, amateur club Concarneau welcome Coupe de France holders Guingamp, and Ligue 2's Auxerre will visit either Metz or Brest.
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