Chelsea on top of the world: a brilliant triumph against PSG (3-0) in the Club World Cup

On July 13, 2025, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford (New Jersey), Chelsea wrote a new glorious page in its history by winning 3-0 against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup final. Carried by an in-form Cole Palmer and impeccable tactical discipline, the Blues outclassed the reigning European champion, securing a second world title after their 2021 triumph. This brilliant victory, witnessed by 82,500 spectators, crowns a remarkable season for the London club and marks a triumphant return to the world stage.

From the kickoff, Chelsea imposed its rhythm with high pressing and intensity that unsettled the Parisians. Cole Palmer, the true maestro of this final, opened the scoring in the 22nd minute with a precise left-footed shot, assisted by Malo Gusto, after an initial warning in the 8th minute.

A few minutes later, the English international struck again, this time from an Enzo Fernandez pass, eliminating Lucas Beraldo with a feint before beating Gianluigi Donnarumma (2-0, 30th minute). Just before halftime, Palmer sealed the Blues' dominance by providing an assist to João Pedro, who finished with a subtle chip (3-0, 43rd minute). PSG, unrecognizable, was stunned, unable to respond to the blue waves orchestrated by a sprawling Moisés Caicedo and a tactically inspired Enzo Maresca.

Despite a slight reaction in the second half, with attempts from Ousmane Dembélé and Vitinha stopped by an imperial Robert Sanchez, PSG failed to reverse the trend. The Parisians, visibly exhausted after a marathon season marked by a quadruple (Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Trophée des Champions, Champions League), lacked freshness and ideas.

Frustration reached its peak in the 84th minute with the expulsion of João Neves for an act of annoyance towards Marc Cucurella, followed by a skirmish involving Luis Enrique, accused of an improper gesture towards João Pedro.

Despite their dominance in the semi-final against Real Madrid (4-0), Luis Enrique's men collapsed against a hungrier and better-prepared Chelsea team.

Cole Palmer, with a brace and an assist, emerged as the hero of this final. At just 23 years old, the Englishman confirmed his superstar status, adding this legendary match to his already impressive record (six contributions in three recent finals). Supported by a young and ambitious team (average age of 23.3 years), he symbolizes Chelsea's rebirth under the guidance of Enzo Maresca.

This triumph, the result of meticulous preparation that began 329 days ago, also rewards the massive investments of the BlueCo consortium, which has injected over 1.3 billion euros since 2022 to build this conquering team.

This clear and decisive victory propels Chelsea to the pinnacle of world football. The Blues, already crowned in the Europa Conference League this season, succeed Manchester City in the Club World Cup winners' list and establish themselves as an undeniable force.