European giants Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain will clash in a much-anticipated Club World Cup final this Sunday in New Jersey. It’s an exciting conclusion between two teams that have excelled in the tournament and are now one win away from global success.
Chelsea’s Steady Climb to the Final
Chelsea enters the final with strong momentum. The Blues defeated Fluminense 2-0 in the semi-finals, marking five wins in their last six tournament games. Under new manager Enzo Maresca, the Premier League champions have found their rhythm, blending solid defense with sharp offense.
One major highlight for the London team has been the emergence of new signing Joao Pedro. He scored twice against his former club, hinting that he could become a vital part of Maresca’s strategy.
PSG on the Verge of a Historic Quadruple
Paris Saint-Germain enters the final on a different mission, one of dominance. After a rough start in the group stage against Botafogo, Luis Enrique’s team has bounced back, going on a four-match winning streak without allowing a single goal.
PSG's form this season has been remarkable. The French team crushed Inter Milan 5-0 in the Champions League final and followed that by winning the Coupe de France. They are now on the brink of achieving a stunning quadruple.
Chelsea Predicted Lineup:
GK: Sanchez
DEF: Gusto, Chalobah, Colwill, Cucurella
MID: Fernandez, Caicedo
ATT: Neto, Palmer, Nkunku, Pedro
PSG Predicted Lineup:
GK: Donnarumma
DEF: Hakimi, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Mendes
MID: Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz
ATT: Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Doue