Chelsea Stuns PSG to Clinch Club World Cup title
(Paolo Tomaselli) Paris Saint-Germain’s dreams of a fifth seasonal triumph were dashed as Chelsea, under the guidance of Enzo Maresca, delivered a masterful performance to secure the Club World Cup title. In a match played under the sweltering conditions of the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, chelsea’s tactical brilliance and clinical finishing proved too much for the French champions.
From the outset, Chelsea applied relentless high pressure, effectively closing down spaces and cutting off passing lanes. Their first-half display was described as a “masterpiece,” with Cole Palmer, living up to his “Cold” moniker, scoring twice with precise shots into the bottom right corner, exploiting speedy transitions. New signing Joao Pedro,who arrived from Brighton for €70 million,further extended Chelsea’s led with a delicate chip over Donnarumma,assisted by a sublime pass from Palmer.
While PSG had their moments, a crucial turning point arrived when Gonçalo Ramos, who had been ruthless against Inter in the champions League final, failed to convert a golden possibility. Instead of shooting, he opted to pass to Ousmane Dembélé, allowing Chelsea to swiftly counter-attack. Cole Palmer seized this chance, calmly slotting the ball past Donnarumma to put Chelsea ahead and ignite their celebrations.
This victory marks a significant achievement for Enzo Maresca in his first season at the helm, adding the Club World cup to Chelsea’s Champions League qualification and Conference Cup triumphs. While the perceived weight of the Club World Cup can vary, Chelsea’s dominant performance against a PSG side that had navigated a more challenging path underscores their exceptional form. Despite PSG’s ambition for a fifth trophy, Chelsea’s tactical discipline, relentless energy, and individual brilliance, even with the late expulsion of João Neves, ultimately dictated the outcome. The Parisian side, perhaps affected by the heat and fatigue, found themselves unable to cope with chelsea’s intensity and strategic execution.
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