Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will face Chelsea in the final of the first expanded FIFA Club World Cup on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. PSG are heavy favorites, having dominated the competition after recently winning the UEFA Champions League with a 5-0 victory over Inter Milan. They’ve continued their strong form, defeating Atletico Madrid, Inter Miami, Bayern Munich, and Real Madrid with impressive scorelines.
Coach Luis Enrique aims to cap a historic season by adding the Club World Cup title to PSG’s French and European trophies. Despite their dominance, midfielder Désiré Doué insists the team is staying focused and not overconfident.
Chelsea, meanwhile, come into the final after a solid season of their own, having won the UEFA Conference League and secured a Champions League spot by finishing fourth in the Premier League. They reached the final by beating Benfica, Palmeiras, and Fluminense, and are embracing their underdog status. Defender Levi Colwill said Chelsea are ready to fight and potentially pull off an upset.
PSG’s record against English teams this year – beating Manchester City, Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal – highlights the challenge Chelsea face in the final.
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