As the football world turns its attention to the Club World Cup Finals which is set to play on Sunday night, all eyes are on Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and rightly so. Fresh off a historic treble-winning season, which saw them clinch Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and their long-awaited UEFA Champions League title.
PSG now stand tall as the favorites to conquer the world stage. While Chelsea have shown flashes of brilliance, the momentum, form, and firepower all point to PSG as the team to beat.
This isn’t just about names on paper anymore. For years, PSG were known for assembling star-studded squads without the silverware to show for it. But the 2024–2025 season changed that.
This is a team that finally found its identity, a perfect blend of world-class talent, tactical discipline, and mental resilience. Their Champions League campaign was nothing short of elite. They didn’t stumble their way to the final; they dominated it and won it in style after thrashing InterMilan five goals to zero.
On the other hand, Chelsea enter the tournament with a mix of promise and uncertainty. While they possess a talented young squad and a manager full of fresh ideas, they’ve yet to demonstrate the level of consistency and maturity that PSG delivered throughout the season.
Yes, they recently lifted the UEFA Europa Conference League; a trophy that, truthfully, a club of Chelsea’s stature should not be competing for. Still, it’s a notable achievement, and it adds to their impressive record as the only club to have won every major UEFA competition. However, despite their strong run in Europe, Chelsea have not yet displayed the same dominance, cohesion, or cutting edge that has defined PSG’s treble-winning campaign.
Their head-to-head record remains finely balanced. In eight previous meetings, Chelsea have won twice, PSG three times, with the remaining three ending in draws.
Players like Ousmane Dembélé have been central to PSG’s remarkable season. The French winger is enjoying a stellar campaign, dazzling fans with his incredible pace, skill, and attacking flair.
He has not only been instrumental in creating chances but has also found the back of the net consistently. Despite suffering an injury mid-season, Dembélé made an impressive recovery, returning even stronger and continuing to assert his dominance on the pitch.
His performances have been so influential that he is now widely considered one of the leading contenders for this year’s Ballon d’Or a testament to his resilience, form, and undeniable talent.
What sets PSG apart now is not just their quality but their hunger. After finally conquering Europe, they’re chasing the Club World Cup with the confidence of champions and the experience of battle-hardened warriors. From their rock-solid backline to their dynamic midfield and clinical frontline, every player knows their role and executes it with precision.
Let’s also not ignore the psychological advantage. PSG have already lifted the biggest club trophy in the world. They’ve beaten the best. Chelsea, while dangerous, are still building. And in tournaments like these, belief and chemistry often separate winners from hopefuls.
Of course, football is unpredictable. Chelsea are no pushovers — but they’ll need more than talent to stop this version of PSG.
Unless something dramatic changes, the Club World Cup is PSG’s to lose. They’re not just in form — they’re on a mission to stamp their legacy. And right now, no one looks better equipped to do it.
