olivermoneyThe UEFA Champions League round of 16 kicks off Tuesday as French stalwarts Paris Saint-Germain fly to Spain to take on Valencia and new manager Ernesto Valverde.Paris Saint-Germain must end a poor record for French clubs at Valencia if they are to start their Champions League tie in winning style.

The big-spending Ligue 1 leaders are in top form, unbeaten in their past 13 outings in all competitions, including 12 wins.

But Valencia will be confident they can make the most of playing the first leg at the Mestalla after winning their past eight home games against French opposition.

With two wins against Lille in Group F earlier in the competition, Valencia extended their unbeaten run against teams from France to 17 matches.

The first leg of the round-of-16 tie on Tuesday shapes as an opportunity for Carlo Ancelotti's men to start strongly away from home.

12.02.2013