PSG succumbs to a 3-0 defeat by Chelsea, securing the FIFA Club World Cup trophy for the latter.
In a thrilling display of football, Chelsea emerged victorious in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final, defeating Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 3-0 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Here's a recap of the key moments and takeaways from the exciting match.
**Final Score** - **Chelsea 3, PSG 0.**
**Key Moments** - **Cole Palmer's Double**: The first half of the match belonged to Chelsea's Cole Palmer, who scored two impressive goals, setting the tone for Chelsea's dominant performance [2][3]. Palmer's first goal came in the 22nd minute as a result of a mis-hit header by Nuno Mendes, while his second goal was scored in the 30th minute from a long ball by Levi Colwill [4]. - **Joao Pedro's Goal**: The third goal of the match was scored by Joao Pedro in the first half, further solidifying Chelsea's lead [2][3]. Pedro's goal was a spectacular chip over PSG's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. - **PSG's Red Card**: In the 84th minute, PSG's João Neves was given a red card for pulling Marc Cucurella by his hair, leaving PSG to play the remainder of the match with a man disadvantage [1].
**Takeaways** - **Chelsea's Tactical Brilliance**: Chelsea's approach to the match was praised for its tactical precision, with the team effectively neutralizing PSG's attack by man-marking Hakimi and setting traps for Mendes [4]. - **PSG's Disappointment**: Despite being considered one of the best teams in the world, PSG failed to capitalize on their chances, which were limited by Chelsea's defensive solidity [1][4]. - **Chelsea's Championship**: This victory marked a significant achievement for Chelsea, earning them the prestigious Club World Cup title in impressive fashion [1][2].
Cole Palmer, a 23-year-old player who joined Chelsea from Manchester City two years ago, was the standout player of the match, scoring twice and providing an assist for João Pedro's goal [5]. The Club World Cup final was attended by U.S. President Donald Trump, making it a memorable event for all involved.
The tournament crowd of 81,188 at MetLife Stadium set a new record for the Club World Cup, and Chelsea earned prize money between $128,435,000 to $153,815,000 for their victory [6]. This is the second time Chelsea has won the Club World Cup, the first being in 2021.
PSG, who had not lost by three goals since a 4-1 Champions League defeat at Newcastle in October 2023, will undoubtedly be reflecting on the match and looking to improve for future tournaments. The Club World Cup now consists of 24 teams, offering more opportunities for teams to compete on the global stage.
The triumph of Cole Palmer, having scored two goals in the first half, demonstrated Chelsea's dominance in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final, as they secured the title over PSG, marking their second Club World Cup victory. Despite being one of the best teams in European-leagues, PSG's performance in the tournament highlighted the need for improvement moving forward in global sports competitions.
