Paris Saint-Germain is set to face Chelsea on Sunday in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup. The French powerhouse is aiming to secure another major international trophy, building on their recent success, including a dominant 5-0 victory over Inter Milan to claim their first Champions League title just weeks prior. Luis Enrique`s squad has demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the tournament, impressively eliminating strong contenders like Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals and delivering a commanding 4-0 performance against Real Madrid in the semifinal. Their final challenge comes from Chelsea. Enzo Maresca`s side, on the other hand, navigated a less demanding path to the final at MetLife Stadium, overcoming Benfica, Palmeiras, and Fluminense in the earlier stages. Chelsea is also in pursuit of their second international title this year, having previously lifted the UEFA Conference League trophy after a 4-1 win against Real Betis on May 28th.
Match Information & Odds
- Date: Sunday, July 13
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: MetLife Stadium — East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Odds: Chelsea +450; Draw +335; PSG -162
Predicted Lineups
Chelsea XI: Robert Sanchez; Malo Gusto, Trevoh Chalobah, Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella; Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Cole Palmer; Nicolas Jackson, Joao Pedro, Pedro Neto.
PSG XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Player Spotlight
Joao Pedro, Chelsea — The forward, who joined Chelsea from Brighton on July 1st, has made a stunning impact. He netted two goals in the quarterfinal against his former club, Fluminense. The 23-year-old`s explosive start has earned him a likely starting spot in the final showdown against PSG, potentially playing alongside Pedro Neto and Cole Palmer.
Key Storyline
Luis Enrique`s Impact at PSG — The Spanish manager has successfully instilled a winning mentality crucial for international competitions. While PSG has dominated domestically in France for years, European success eluded them until this season`s Champions League triumph against Inter in Munich. Enrique has notably transformed the team`s dynamic, particularly in the wake of Kylian Mbappe`s departure to Real Madrid in the summer of 2024, proving his assertion that he would gain full control and improve the squad`s performance.
Match Prediction
Despite Chelsea`s solid performances throughout the tournament, PSG has consistently looked like the top club in the world. Sunday`s final is expected to reinforce that status.
Predicted Score: PSG 2, Chelsea 1.
