Rampant Chelsea Thrash PSG to Clinch Club World Cup Title

 Chelsea delivered a resounding 3-0 thrashing of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the MetLife Stadium to secure the FIFA Club World Cup title, capping a dominant campaign with a performance that showcased their tactical superiority. 

The match, witnessed by a vibrant crowd of 65,000, saw Cole Palmer net twice within the opening 28 minutes, exploiting PSG’s shaky defense with clinical finishes, before Joao Pedro sealed the victory with a cool finish just before halftime. The Parisian side’s woes deepened in the late minutes when Joao Neves received a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Marc Cucurella, leaving them with ten men and unable to mount a comeback under the beleaguered gaze of manager Luis Enrique.

This triumph marks Chelsea’s second Club World Cup title, following their 2012 victory, and solidifies manager Enzo Maresca’s reputation as a rising force in European football, having implemented a high-pressing system that overwhelmed PSG’s star-studded lineup, including Ousmane Dembele, who struggled to influence the game. 

Palmer’s brace, bringing his season tally to 15 goals, earned him the man-of-the-match accolade, while Joao Pedro’s contribution highlighted his £55 million transfer from Brighton earlier in 2025. PSG, despite their Ligue 1 dominance, ended the tournament trophyless.. The victory boosts Chelsea’s global standing, with fans and analysts lauding the blend of youth and experience, though PSG’s late dismissal underscored their disciplinary challenges in high-stakes encounters.