Last season their star-studded squad - that now contains 16 internationals from nine nations - made the semi-finals of the French league and lost to Cardiff Blues in a thrilling Amlin Challenge Cup final.
But Everton, who were held 1-1 by Carlo Ancelotti's side in the original tie at Goodison Park last month, had not lost to the Blues since the 2009 FA Cup final, and Neville felt the win was merited overall.