The Reds saw off FC Copenhagen in extra-time on Monday amid difficult conditions in Cologne, where temperatures exceeded 30 degrees Celsius long into the night.
While the Serbian admits that it has been a gruelling campaign – the 2019/20 season began exactly a year ago today (11 August) – he feels what’s in the head will play the biggest role in deciding Sunday’s semi-final and, hopefully, the showpiece event the following Friday.
“Yes, I think we are in good condition. Of course the season is long but we knew it before, what we can expect,” Matic told reporters after the final whistle at Stadion Koln, “and the most important [thing] now is to be mentally ready.