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Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain with a dominant 3-0 victory to win the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at MetLife Stadium. The game was effectively over by halftime as Cole Palmer scored twice and assisted João Pedro for the third goal.
The match began evenly, but Chelsea seized momentum in the 22nd minute when a loose ball fell to Palmer, who curled it into the bottom corner. Eight minutes later, Palmer doubled the lead with a composed finish after a clever buildup. He then assisted João Pedro in the 43rd minute, who chipped PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma to make it 3-0.
Chelsea, underdogs coming into the match, overwhelmed the European champions with swift counterattacks and clinical finishing. Palmer, who had struggled for form earlier in the year, was the standout performer on the night.
PSG, who entered the final with emphatic wins over top clubs like Real Madrid and Inter Milan, failed to match Chelsea’s intensity. By the second half, they resorted to frustration tactics. João Neves was sent off for violent conduct after pulling Marc Cucurella’s hair.
Chelsea had qualified for the tournament via their 2021 UEFA Champions League win. Despite an underwhelming domestic season and a loss to Flamengo in the group stage, they gained momentum in the knockout rounds, beating Benfica, Palmeiras, and Fluminense to reach the final.
The victory marks Chelsea’s first Club World Cup under the expanded format and serves as a reminder of football’s unpredictability. Despite being considered outsiders, the Blues emerged as world champions by dismantling the favored Parisians in style. Yahoo Sports.
