In a match where they were given little chance to win, Chelsea defied the odds, showing true character and delivering a brilliant performance that proved they have plenty to offer. Two goals from Cole Palmer, a strike from Joao Pedro, and a standout display by Robert Sanchez were more than enough to secure the title of Club World Cup champions. The final score was 3-0.FIFA CLUB WORLD CUP WINNERS!!! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/KnbFOjfqzg— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) July 13, 2025 Chelsea came out with purpose and intensity, showing early signs of danger. In the 8th minute, Cole Palmer had the first real chance of the match, unleashing a powerful first-time strike from the edge of the box, but the ball narrowly missed the left post.PSG responded in the 18th minute through Desire Doue, who controlled a low pass just outside the area and fired a shot toward the bottom right corner. However, Robert Sanchez produced an excellent reflex save to deny what looked like a sure goal—a crucial intervention to keep the game level at that point.The breakthrough came in the 22nd minute, and it was Palmer again. After receiving a pass from Malo Gusto, he calmly slotted a low shot into the bottom left corner from the edge of the box, putting Chelsea 1-0 up.COLE. PALMER. STRIKES. 💥CHELSEA ARE IN FRONT! 🏆🔵Into the bottom corner like a cold-blooded finisher 🔵🔥Catch the @FIFACWC Final | July 13 | Free | https://t.co/i0K4eUtwwb | #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #CHEPSG pic.twitter.com/EmJzPAPlCJ— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) July 13, 2025 Just eight minutes later, in the 30th minute, Palmer doubled the lead with a moment of brilliance. He latched onto a perfectly timed through ball from Levi Colwill and struck a clinical finish into the same bottom left corner. 2-0 Chelsea, and Palmer was running the show.GOAL!!! COLE PALMER AGAIN!SAME GOAL. SAME FINISH. @ChelseaFC leads by double now! INCREDIBLE SCENES 🤯Catch the @FIFACWC Final | July 13 | Free | https://t.co/i0K4eUu4lJ | #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #CHEPSG pic.twitter.com/wCz3PlIL4e— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) July 13, 2025 As halftime approached, Chelsea struck again. In the 43rd minute, Palmer turned provider, sending a well-weighted ball into the box for Joao Pedro, who showed great awareness and technique to chip Gianluigi Donnarumma, who had rushed off his line. A beautiful lob made it 3-0 for the Blues.WHAT IS HAPPENING!!! WHAT A FINISH BY JOÃO PEDRO. Its 3-0 🤯💥👀Catch the @FIFACWC Final | July 13 | Free | https://t.co/i0K4eUtwwb | #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #CHEPSG pic.twitter.com/RlygImcV2O— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) July 13, 2025 Just before the break, in stoppage time (45+3), PSG had one final chance to reduce the deficit. Joao Neves connected with a cross and directed a strong header toward the bottom left corner, but once again Robert Sanchez was up to the task, preserving Chelsea’s clean sheet with another fine save.Another big stop from ROBERT SÁNCHEZ! 🧤Catch the @FIFACWC Final | July 13 | Free | https://t.co/i0K4eUtwwb | #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #CHEPSG pic.twitter.com/mGfBUAwGRq— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) July 13, 2025 PSG emerged from the break with renewed energy and a clear determination to turn the game around, but they found Robert Sanchez in inspired form.In the 48th minute, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia collected a pass on the edge of the box and drilled a low shot toward the center of the goal, but Sanchez handled it comfortably.Just four minutes later, Ousmane Dembele had perhaps PSG’s best chance of the match. Played through on goal, he faced Sanchez one-on-one and aimed for the left post, but the Chelsea keeper launched himself like a cat to make a spectacular save.ANOTHER MASSIVE SAVE BY SÁNCHEZ! 🧤🔥He’s shutting the door on PSG!Catch the @FIFACWC Final | July 13 | Free | https://t.co/i0K4eUtwwb | #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #CHEPSG pic.twitter.com/V5EVNj0icv— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) July 13, 2025 The pressure continued in the 55th minute, when Desire Doue struck from distance, only to see his shot drift just wide of the left upright. Moments later, in the 59th minute, Vitinha tested Sanchez again with a low drive aimed at the bottom left corner, but once more the Spaniard responded with a brilliant save to keep the clean sheet intact.Chelsea weathered PSG’s attacking storm and nearly added a fourth in the 68th minute. Liam Delap made a dynamic solo run and fired a shot destined for the top right corner, but Gianluigi Donnarumma matched him with an excellent diving stop. The ball went out for a corner.DELAP 1V1 WITH DONNARUMMA… AND HE MISSES! 😱Huge chance goes begging for what it could have been Chelsea’s 4th.Catch the @FIFACWC Final | July 13 | Free | https://t.co/i0K4eUtwwb | #FIFACWC #TakeItToTheWorld #CHEPSG pic.twitter.com/bF9bjLuQDn— DAZN Football (@DAZNFootball) July 13, 2025 Delap remained a threat late in the game. In the 80th minute, he broke into the penalty area and unleashed a powerful shot that Donnarumma could barely parry. The ball deflected out, and the referee signaled another Chelsea corner.In the 86th minute, we witnessed a disgraceful act by Joao Neves, who pulled Cucurella by the hair. After a VAR review, he was shown a straight red cardFIFA CLUB WORLD CUP 2025FinalSundayChelsea – PSG 3-0 (3-0)/Palmer 22, 30, Joao Pedro 43/
