Beckham could make a surprising return

David Beckham could make his return to the Champions League when Paris St Germain host Valencia tonight.

Beckham was named in coach Carlo Ancelotti’s 20-man squad, which is without suspended duo Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marco Verratti.

With winger Jeremy Menez also sidelined by injury, Beckham, who came on for Verratti in the weekend’s shock 1-0 loss at Reims, could feature.

The 37-year-old has not played in Europe’s premier club competition since AC Milan went out to his former club Manchester United at this same stage three years ago.

Beckham watched on from the stands in the opening leg at the Mestalla, when PSG claimed their 2-1 advantage and top-scorer Ibrahimovic needlessly saw red in the final moments.

The Swede’s absence, plus the weekend’s surprise loss, has ensured PSG will remain on high alert at the Parc des Princes tonight.

Significant role

And Ancelotti admitted Beckham could have a significant role to play if PSG are to reach the last-eight for the first time in 18 years.

“Of course we need him as at the same time we need the quality and ability of the other players in this game,” Ancelotti said. “He has played two games. The first game 85 minutes the other game 25. He played well with no problem.

“He has arrived at this team with his quality and his character – everything is okay.”

Valencia’s French defender Aly Cissokho believes his side can go through “In football nothing is impossible,” he said.

Valencia welcome back Ever Banega and Cissokho after they were suspended for the weekend’s 2-2 derby draw with Levante.