Premier League giants, Chelsea FC, on Sunday night delivered a resounding statement on the world stage with a 3–0 demolition of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to lift the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup title.
The electrifying final, played before a packed crowd at the MetLife Stadium, saw Cole Palmer steal the show, scoring a first-half brace and assisting João Pedro for the third goal, as the Blues cruised past a lifeless PSG side.
Palmer opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, curling a stunning effort past PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma after a slick combination play. The 22-year-old doubled Chelsea’s lead just seven minutes later with a dazzling solo run that left the French side’s defense in disarray.
Before PSG could recover, Chelsea struck again in the 42nd minute. João Pedro latched onto Palmer’s through-ball and finished with composure, lifting the ball over Donnarumma to make it 3–0 by half-time.
Despite expectations of a PSG comeback in the second half, the Ligue 1 champions struggled to mount any real threat. Chelsea’s midfield trio and backline, marshalled by Robert Sánchez in goal, kept the Parisians at bay throughout.
PSG’s frustration boiled over in the 87th minute when substitute João Neves received a straight red card for an off-the-ball incident involving Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella, compounding an already forgettable night for Luis Enrique’s men.
The triumph marked Chelsea’s second Club World Cup title, following their maiden win in 2021. It also serves as a landmark achievement for new manager Enzo Maresca, who took charge just months ago.
The grand finale was not only football’s showcase but a cultural spectacle, featuring performances from Doja Cat, J Balvin, and Robbie Williams. The trophy was presented by the U.S. President, Donald Trump, adding a surreal touch to an already historic night.
With the win, Chelsea reaffirmed their position as a global football powerhouse, while PSG will return to Paris with plenty to ponder following a performance that lacked spirit, cohesion, and cutting edge.
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