Chelsea emerged victorious in the Club World Cup final, defeating favorites Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 on Sunday.
Chelsea emerged victorious in the Club World Cup final, defeating favorites Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 on Sunday.
Cole Palmer was the star of the show, inspiring his team to a convincing win over the Champions League winners.
Despite being heavy underdogs, Chelsea employed a high-press system that PSG struggled to counter.
Palmer broke the deadlock in the 22nd minute, slotting home a precise finish with his left foot from the edge of the box.
He doubled Chelsea’s lead eight minutes later with an identical finish, leaving the PSG defense for dead.
As halftime approached, Palmer continued to shine, delivering a delightful ball to Joao Pedro, who chipped PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to make it 3-0.
The Blues’ third goal marked a significant blow to PSG’s hopes, and despite their efforts to fight back in the second half, Chelsea’s defense held firm.
Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha had chances to reduce the deficit, but Robert Sanchez was equal to the task, denying them both.
Tempers flared late on as Joao Neves was sent off for pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair, but it was too little, too late for PSG.
The win marked a triumphant moment for Chelsea, who have been rebuilding their squad in recent times.
The Blues becomes the first ever English side to win the FIFA Club World Cup twice (2021 and 2025).
Enzo Maresca head coach of Chelsea is just the second Italian manager to win the FIFA Club World Cup after Carlo Ancelotti, who has won it three times.
The Club World Cup title is a testament to the team’s resilience and determination, and it’s a significant achievement for Enzo Maresca’s men.
The victory will undoubtedly boost Chelsea’s confidence as they look to build on their momentum in the upcoming season.
Meanwhile, PSG will be left to ponder what went wrong on the day and how they can bounce back from this significant defeat.
Among the 81,118 people in attendance – the biggest of the tournament – was US President Donald Trump, who sat alongside Fifa president Gianni Infantino as Chelsea took their earnings to about $115m as they became world champions.
