Paris Saint-Germain endured a tough evening against Chelsea, falling 3–0 and bowing out of the Club World Cup. Moroccan international Achraf Hakimi, who started the match, will not be crowned world champion this season, as PSG struggled to impose their game against the English side.
Despite enjoying over 60% of possession, Luis Enrique’s men failed to find any attacking rhythm and were exposed defensively. Chelsea capitalized on their chances brilliantly, with a quickfire brace from English midfielder Cole Palmer (22’, 30’) and a goal from Brazilian striker João Pedro just before halftime (43’).
The Parisians’ growing frustration culminated in the sending-off of Portuguese midfielder João Neves, extinguishing any hope of a comeback.
Still, this defeat does not overshadow PSG’s remarkable season. The Parisian club concludes its campaign with an impressive run in the Club World Cup and, above all, a historic UEFA Champions League title—clear signs of their continued rise on the global stage.
