In a stunning display of total dominance, Chelsea destroyed PSG 3–0 in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium in the USA.
After tipping Chelsea as underdogs going into the game, the Blues’ dominant display in all areas of the game right from the start to finish, left fans and pundits in total disbelief.
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With Cole Palmer showcasing his talent to the world, Enzo Maresca’s tactical brilliance, and PSG’s defense falling apart under constant pressure, the Blues demonstrated their ability to the world.
Here are five key reasons why Chelsea destroyed PSG and lifted the Club World Cup trophy in style.
1. Cole Palmer’s Ruthless Finishing and Link-Up Play
Cole Palmer was excellent against PSG last night with his cutting-edge finishing that gave Chelsea a 2-goal lead.
In the first 10 minutes of the first half, before the cooling break, he missed a glorious opportunity that could have given the Blues the lead.
But with his consistent pressing and timing technique, Cole converted all two main chances that came his way before the end of the first half.
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2. Enzo Maresca’s Excellent Tactical Plan Against Luis Enrique
Chelsea’s new boss, Enzo Maresca, outperformed PSG’s Luis Enrique tactically throughout the game.
His plan saw through Chelsea’s attack to press high, the midfielder control midfield spaces, and quickly transition into attack when they got the ball.
Every player displayed tactical discipline, and the game plan executed flawlessly from beginning to end.
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3. Midfield Domination from Enzo Fernández, Recce James and Caicedo
Chelsea’s midfield played a crucial role by outperforming PSG’s midfield. The combination of Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caceido seems to be working in recent matches.
Their passing accuracy, tackling, and tracking back when needed were on point from the start to the finish of the game.
After Enzo Fernandez came off through injury, Caicedo maintained the midfield with his brilliance in destroying the PSG’s midfield trio cohesion.
The overall performance of Chelsea’s midfield was perfect and was working better than PSG’s midfield.
4. PSG’s Defensive Collapse and Poor Discipline
The main loophole of the PSG side was their defense. Their man-marking errors and some defensive mistakes gave Chelsea the opportunity to pounce on them.
The cohesion between Marquinhos and Lucas Beraldo didn’t click against the Blues constant attacks. Their defensive errors led to Chelsea’s first two goals in the first half.
5. João Pedro’s Intelligence In Front Of Goal.
While Palmer stole the headlines, Chelsea’s new signing, João Pedro’s off-the-ball movement, link-up play, and finishing were equally crucial.
His ability to find space behind PSG’s backline and his goal just before halftime sealed the game for Chelseas. He proved to be the perfect partner in attack whenever Chelsea wingers launched a new attack.
The overall performance of Chelsea was on point. They were tactically disciplined, pressed high with caution, and were also clinical upfront.
Unlike PSG, who wasted many opportunities in front of goal, Chelsea did incredibly well last night.
Their player ratings indicate how impressively their plan worked against, undoubtedly, the best attacking team in the world currently.
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