On July 14, 2025, at MetLife Stadium, Chelsea faced Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Club World Cup final. Many people thought PSG would win. But Chelsea surprised everyone by playing a very smart game. They scored three goals in the first half and kept the lead until the end. The final score was 3–0, giving Chelsea their second Club World Cup trophy.
Cole Palmer’s First Goal Puts Chelsea in Front Early
Chelsea began the match with a lot of energy and confidence. They looked strong from the very first minute, passing the ball well and putting pressure on Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Their hard work paid off in the 22nd minute when young star Cole Palmer scored the opening goal.
The move started with Malo Gusto, Chelsea’s right-back, who ran quickly down the right side of the field. He used his speed to beat the PSG defender and sent in a strong low shot toward the goal. PSG’s goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma, managed to block the shot, but he couldn’t hold on to the ball.
The ball bounced back into the box, and Palmer was in the perfect place at the perfect time.As the ball went in, the Chelsea fans jumped to their feet and cheered loudly. Their team had taken an early 1–0 lead against one of the best clubs in Europe.
Palmer Scores Again with Brilliant Solo Goal Before Half-Time
Just eight minutes after his first goal, Cole Palmer gave Chelsea their second goal of the match in the 30th minute. This time, it was a moment of individual brilliance. He received a smooth pass from Levi Colwill near the edge of the penalty area. Without any hesitation, Palmer quickly moved the ball past a PSG defender using a clever touch.
It was a calm and classy finish that showed how talented and focused Palmer was in this important final. His goal gave Chelsea a strong 2–0 lead and put more pressure on PSG, who were struggling to stop Chelsea’s fast and smart attacks.
Joao Pedro scores Chelsea’s third goal before halftime
As the first half was about to end, Chelsea scored one more goal. Joao Pedro, a Brazilian striker, got a perfect pass from Palmer. He ran past the PSG defenders and gently chipped the ball over the goalkeeper into the net. The score was now 3–0, and the Chelsea fans couldn’t believe their eyes. Many people thought PSG would make a comeback, but Chelsea had full control of the match.
PSG down to ten men as João Neves receives red card late in match
In the 85th minute, PSG got into more trouble. Midfielder João Neves pulled Chelsea defender Marc Cucurella’s hair during a clash. The referee reviewed the incident with VAR and gave Neves a red card. PSG had to play with 10 men for the rest of the game. Emotions ran high after the whistle, but Chelsea stayed safe and celebrated their win.
Chelsea manager Maresca proud of team’s hard work
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca praised the team’s performance. He said:
“This was a big win for us. The players followed the plan perfectly. It wasn’t just about Cole, it was about everyone working together.”
Donald Trump gives trophy as fans cheer and boo
U.S. President Donald Trump stepped up to present the trophy to the captain of Chelsea football team. As he handed over the trophy, the fans in the stadium showed different reactions. Some fans were very happy and clapped loudly to celebrate the team’s success. At the same time, other fans were not happy and booed loudly to show their dislike. Even though there were both cheers and boos from the crowd, the Chelsea players did not pay attention to the noise.
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