Paris Saint-Germain faces off against Chelsea in the culmination of the FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday (Follow here for LIVE Blog updates). The Parisian squad aims to secure another international title this year, shortly after their triumph in the Champions League, where they decisively defeated Inter with a 5-0 victory. Luis Enrique’s team has exhibited remarkable consistency throughout the competition, successfully eliminating both Bayern Munich in the quarterfinal and subsequently Real Madrid in the semifinal, following an impressive 4-0 win. Chelsea stands as the final obstacle, while Enzo Maresca’s team enjoyed a relatively smoother path to the final at MetLife Stadium, overcoming Benfica, Palmeiras, and Fluminense in the knockout rounds. The Blues also have the opportunity to claim their second international title this year, having previously secured the UEFA Conference League final with a 4-1 victory against Real Betis on May 28. Here are the key details, including how to watch the match and more:
How to watch Chelsea vs. PSG, odds
- Date: Sunday, July 13 | Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Location: MetLife Stadium — East Rutherford, New Jersey
- Live stream: Watch on DAZN (for free)
- Odds: Chelsea +450; Draw +335; PSG -162
Possible 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 to watch
Joao Pedro, Chelsea — The former Brighton striker has displayed excellent performance since his arrival at Chelsea on July 1, contributing two goals in the quarter final against his former club, Fluminense. The 23-year-old has experienced a strong beginning with the club, earning him a starting position in the final against PSG on Sunday, alongside Pedro Neto and Cole Palmer.
Storyline to watch
Luis Enrique’s noteworthy achievements at PSG — The Spanish coach successfully revamped the team and instilled a winning ethos crucial for success on the international stage. PSG has consistently achieved victory within France over the years, but they had consistently fallen short in securing a European title until this year, when they achieved their inaugural Champions League victory in the Munich final against Inter. The former Barcelona coach addressed and resolved the team’s challenges significantly, especially in the season following the departure of a key player like Kylian Mbappe, who joined Real Madrid as a free agent in the summer of 2024. Upon the French superstar’s departure, Enrique stated, “I hold no reservations that we will progress in the upcoming year. The circumstance of possessing a player who operates unrestrainedly implies a degree of detachment in my control over specific facets. In the ensuing year, my oversight will be absolute, devoid of exceptions.” His prediction proved accurate.
Prediction
Irrespective of Chelsea’s performance in the tournament, PSG has demonstrated its position as the premier club globally presently, and Sunday’s match will reaffirm this assertion. Pick: PSG 2, Chelsea 1.
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