Chelsea Stuns PSG in Club World Cup Final
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The dominance for Chelsea began with a deft left-footed sweep and escalated into a punishing counterattack. By halftime, the 2025 Club World Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain was all but decided, with Chelsea racing to a 3-0 lead while PSG staggered, left bewildered and fatigued.
A Surprising Turn of Events
This was the kind of performance everyone expected from PSG at MetLife Stadium, yet it was Chelsea that delivered. The Blues, listed as +370 underdogs, needed only 43 minutes to eclipse PSG, defeating the European champions 3-0 and clinching the inaugural edition of this expanded, lucrative tournament.
Cole Palmer’s Impressive Showcase
Cole Palmer, who had struggled through the first half of the year, shattered PSG’s hopes with two goals in the first 30 minutes, followed by a brilliant assist just before halftime.
Turning Point in the Match
Building Momentum
Although the first goal was somewhat fortuitous, it reflected Chelsea’s aggressive start. Just eight minutes later, Palmer scored again, expertly creating space to make it 2-0 after a counterattack led in part by Reece James and Levi Colwill.
PSG’s Struggles Continue
As they attempted to regain control, PSG pushed forward, but Chelsea capitalized on the gaps they left. Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was remarkable, making crucial saves to deny PSG’s attempts.
A Historic Win
In the 43rd minute, Palmer delivered a brilliant through-ball to João Pedro, who executed a delicate finish to extend Chelsea’s lead to 3-0. The Chelsea fans erupted, buoyed by this unexpected triumph. PSG, previously viewed as a dominant force, failed to recover, with frustrations boiling over in the latter stages of the match.
