The season, which seemed set for a perfect conclusion, instead ended in disappointment for Paris Saint-Germain. Despite being heavy favorites for the first edition of the new Club World Cup, PSG collapsed, suffering a decisive 3-0 defeat to a magnificent Chelsea side in the New York final. This loss denied the Parisian club a historic fifth trophy, having already secured the Trophée des Champions, Coupe de France, Ligue 1, and the Champions League.
Luis Enrique`s side endured a difficult and forgettable evening. Just six weeks prior, they had convincingly beaten Inter 5-0 in the Champions League final, and they had eliminated Real Madrid with a commanding 4-0 victory mid-week. However, Chelsea effectively nullified PSG`s strengths, delivering a valuable lesson for the future. The match was decided in the first half, which ended 3-0 to the London club. Cole Palmer, the tournament`s standout performer (named both final MVP and best player), scored a brace, with new signing João Pedro adding the third. PSG failed to mount an effective comeback in the second half, surrendering the trophy to their opponents.
This proved to be a bitter ending for the champions of France and Europe, who had dreamed of making history with five titles in just a few months. In contrast, for the Chelsea side managed by Enzo Maresca, this victory marked their second international trophy of the season, following their earlier triumph in the Conference League.
