š Chelsea vs PSG: Club World Cup Final Recap & Highlights
ā½ IntroductionĀ
Chelsea vs PSG in the 2025 Club World Cup final delivered a shocking result, as the Premier League side thrashed the French champions 3-0. Led by a brilliant performance from Cole Palmer ā who scored twice and assisted once ā Chelsea dominated the match at MetLife Stadium to lift their second Club World Cup title.
š Cole Palmerās Star Performance
Cole Palmer was the difference-maker and deservedly won the Golden Ball as the tournamentās best player. His performance included:
- ā½ Goal #1 (22nd min): Clean finish off a rebound, set up by Malo Gusto.
- ā½ Goal #2: A brilliant solo move, cutting inside and faking out defenders before slotting it home.
- šÆ Assist: Set up Joao Pedro for Chelseaās third with a clever through ball and smart movement up the channel.
āEveryone doubted usā¦ I just had to repay the gaffer,ā Palmer said post-match.
š§ Tactical Masterclass from Enzo Maresca
Chelseaās manager Enzo Maresca outsmarted PSG tactically:
- High pressing system disrupted PSGās build-up from the back.
- Compact mid-block when out of possession left little room for PSG to operate.
- The press mimicked that of Botafogo ā the only other team to score against PSG in the tournament.
Marescaās tactics turned what he expected to be a āgame of chessā into checkmate by halftime.
š„ Key Match Moments
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 22′ | Palmer scores opener after PSG turnover |
| 30′ | Cooling break, Chelsea adjust & press harder |
| 34′ | Palmer scores world-class second goal |
| 43′ | Joao Pedro chips in third goal |
| 83′ | JoĆ£o Neves sent off for PSG (hair pull on Cucurella) |
š¤ PSG Collapse and Player Reactions
Despite being favorites, PSG were disorganized and rattled:
- Captain Marquinhos admitted tactical mistakes and said:
āChelsea worked well on our weaknessā¦ They caused us problems.ā - PSGās only early chance came from Desire Doue, who missed a clear opportunity.
JoĆ£o Nevesās red card capped a frustrating night, as PSG lost composure late in the match.
š Chelseaās Legacy at the Club World Cup
This victory marks Chelseaās second Club World Cup title, with the previous coming in 2021. Despite only qualifying through the Conference League, the Blues proved themselves on the world stage with:
- A restructured, youthful attack
- Tactical evolution under Maresca
- Strong performances from players like Palmer, Gusto, and Colwill
š Chelsea vs PSG: Final Stats Snapshot
| Stat | Chelsea | PSG |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Shots (on goal) | 12 (7) | 9 (2) |
| Fouls committed | 11 | 14 |
| Red cards | 0 | 1 (JoĆ£o Neves) |
| Goals | 3 | 0 |
ā FAQs
Q1: Who scored for Chelsea vs PSG in the Club World Cup final?
A: Cole Palmer (2 goals) and Joao Pedro scored for Chelsea.
Q2: Why was JoĆ£o Neves sent off?
A: He received a red card for pulling Marc Cucurellaās hair.
Q3: How many Club World Cups has Chelsea won?
A: Chelsea now has two titles ā 2021 and 2025.
