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Club World Cup: Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain
Kickoff Time: 2025-07-14 03:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Lee Smith
In the semi-finals, Chelsea defeated Brazilian powerhouse Fluminense 2-0, securing their place in the final. Notably, Joao Pedro made an immediate impact on Chelsea’s attacking line. He scored a brace on his first start for the Blues, with two high-quality goals that stunned everyone. Additionally, Pedro Neto had an outstanding performance on the left flank, and the return of Moises Caicedo was crucial to Chelsea’s victory, as he helped the team maintain control of the midfield. However, Chelsea’s defensive performance remained unstable, and Marc Cucurella’s last-minute clearance exposed the weakness of the central defensive pairing, which lacks diversity.
Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the final with a crushing 4-0 win against Real Madrid in the semi-finals, dominating the match and showcasing their strength. Under Luis Enrique, PSG built a near-unstoppable tactical system centered around Ousmane Dembele. This setup allowed their skilled and mobile wingers to apply high pressing, while also giving their skilled midfielders the freedom to rotate constantly. Fabian Ruiz played a key role in scoring from deep positions. As for veteran Marquinhos, he provided a solid base for the defense. Facing PSG’s high press and strong penetrating attacks, top teams around the world seemed helpless.
This season, Paris Saint-Germain has shown a dominant performance. As UEFA Champions League winners, PSG clearly has a stronger overall squad than Chelsea. From a tactical perspective, PSG’s powerful high pressing may further challenge Chelsea’s already unstable defense. Overall, the confident and unstoppable Paris Saint-Germain is definitely worth supporting.
Chelsea’s Last 5 Games: WWDWL
25-07-09 Fluminense 0-2 Chelsea
25-07-05 Palmeiras 1-2 Chelsea
25-06-29 Benfica 1-1 Chelsea (ET 0-3)
25-06-25 Esperance 0-3 Chelsea
25-06-21 Flamengo 3-1 Chelsea
Paris Saint-Germain’s Last 5 Games: WWWWL
25-07-10 Paris Saint-Germain 4-0 Real Madrid
25-07-06 Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 Bayern Munich
25-07-02 Paris Saint-Germain 4-0 Inter Miami CF
25-06-27 Seattle Sounders FC 0-2 Paris Saint-Germain
25-06-23 Paris Saint-Germain 0-1 Botafogo FR
Head To Head Record:
16-03-10 Chelsea 1-2 Paris Saint-Germain
16-02-17 Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 Chelsea
15-07-26 Paris Saint-Germain 1-1 Chelsea
15-03-12 Chelsea 1-1 Paris Saint-Germain (ET 1-1)
15-02-18 Paris Saint-Germain 1-1 Chelsea
Prediction: Paris Saint-Germain to win