Chelsea produced a night of pure brilliance at MetLife Stadium, steamrolling Paris Saint-Germain 3–0 to lift the Club World Cup trophy in emphatic style. In what was billed as a tight tactical battle, the Blues instead turned the match into a one-sided masterclass, seizing control before halftime and never looking back. Under Enzo Maresca’s calm but cutting edge, Chelsea looked every inch the world champions.
The star of the show was none other than Cole Palmer. The young English playmaker delivered a performance for the ages, scoring a first-half brace with the confidence of a seasoned veteran. His first came after a defensive lapse by PSG, and the second—a calmly placed finish after a swift Chelsea break—silenced the French side’s roaring fan base. Palmer then turned provider, threading a killer pass to João Pedro, who added a slick third to put the match beyond doubt before the break.
PSG, stacked with attacking stars and led by Luis Enrique, struggled to cope with Chelsea’s aggressive pressing and fluid movement. The French champions had no answers, and their frustrations boiled over late in the game when João Neves saw red for a bizarre off-the-ball incident with Marc Cucurella. The final whistle couldn’t come fast enough for the Ligue 1 side, who ended the night outclassed and outplayed.
For Chelsea, this win is more than just silverware—it’s a statement. The Blues not only claimed their second Club World Cup title but did so by dismantling one of Europe’s most expensive squads with style and swagger. With Champions League qualification secured and a hefty prize purse in the bank, Maresca’s project is now gaining serious traction—and this dominant night in New York may well be remembered as the beginning of a new blue era.
