🏟️ Final Details
- Date: July 13, 2025
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, USA
- Kick-off: 21:00 CET (15:00 ET)
- Broadcast: DAZN, TUDN, Channel 5, Univision, FIFA Match Centre
🔵 Chelsea – A quiet resurgence under Enzo Maresca
Chelsea’s 2024–25 season began in uncertainty, but under the leadership of Enzo Maresca, the team has undergone a remarkable transformation. After winning the UEFA Europa Conference League, this final offers a chance to prove that their return to the elite is not just hopeful, but real.
Road to the final:
- Group Stage: win over Los Angeles FC (2–0), loss to Flamengo (1–3)
- Round of 16: defeated Al Ahly (3–1)
- Quarterfinals: dramatic win over Benfica (2–1)
- Semifinals: beat Palmeiras (2–0)
Chelsea’s strengths:
- A dynamic midfield duo in Enzo Fernández and Moisés Caicedo who control tempo and transitions
- The rise of João Pedro and Cole Palmer as decisive attacking forces
- A team that has developed tactical flexibility and defensive stability, especially in knockout matches
🔴 PSG – Luis Enrique’s unstoppable machine
After finally conquering the Champions League and dominating the French season, PSG arrives in the final as the clear favorite. Under Luis Enrique, the team has evolved into a ruthless collective that fuses individual brilliance with tactical discipline.
Road to the final:
- Group Stage: loss to Botafogo (0–1), win over Seattle Sounders (3–0)
- Round of 16: crushed Pachuca (4–0)
- Quarterfinals: shut out River Plate (3–0)
- Semifinals: controlled Fluminense (2–0)
PSG’s strengths:
- A terrifying front line featuring Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Désiré Doué, who stretch defenses with pace and flair
- A creative midfield led by Vitinha and Rúben Neves who build from the back and orchestrate pressure
- A reliable defense anchored by Marquinhos, combining strength with experience
⚔️ How is this final expected to play out?
Chelsea will likely try to control possession and slow down the tempo through midfield structure and short passing. Their goal will be to frustrate PSG’s pressing and limit transitions.
PSG, on the other hand, is expected to apply high pressure, move the ball quickly to the wings, and force Chelsea into mistakes in buildup. The game could become a battle of rhythm — Chelsea aiming to manage it, PSG aiming to break it.
🔮 Who’s the favorite to win it all?
On paper, PSG has more squad depth, momentum, and consistency. But Chelsea has proven they can surprise in one-off matches, especially when Palmer and João Pedro are firing.
This is a tactical chess match where details and discipline will be decisive.
