Chelsea players celebrate after defeating PSG 3-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, securing the title behind goals from Cole Palmer and João Pedro Chelsea clinches FIFA Club World Cup title with 3-0 victory over PSGChelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 3-0 in the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 13, with standout performances from Cole Palmer and João Pedro securing the trophy for the London-based club. Chelsea led 3-0 by halftime and maintained their advantage despite conceding most of the possession to PSG.Cole Palmer opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, converting an assist from Malo Gusto. Palmer added his second goal eight minutes later, finishing a delivery from Levi Colwill. João Pedro completed the scoring just before halftime in the 43rd minute, capitalizing on a setup by Palmer.Also read: Fabian Ruiz scores twice as PSG thrashes Real Madrid to reach FIFA Club World Cup finalPSG’s hopes diminished further in the 85th minute when João Neves received a red card following a VAR review, reducing the French side to ten men for the final moments of the match.Match statistics reflect PSG’s possession but Chelsea’s efficiencyDespite PSG’s 67 per cent possession, Chelsea’s efficiency proved decisive. Chelsea registered 10 shots with 5 on target, while PSG managed 8 shots with 6 on target. Chelsea’s compact defensive structure limited PSG’s chances, forcing them into speculative efforts.Chelsea completed 301 passes with an 80 per cent accuracy rate, while PSG delivered 599 passes with 90 per cent accuracy. Despite PSG’s technical dominance in midfield, Chelsea capitalized on key moments, converting their best opportunities into goals.Live EventsThe match saw a total of 27 fouls, with Chelsea committing 15 and PSG 12. Chelsea received four yellow cards: Pedro Neto (34'), Moisés Caicedo (36'), Malo Gusto (40'), and Levi Colwill (82'). PSG collected two yellow cards and a crucial red card for João Neves after the 85th-minute incident.Key substitutions and managerial strategies at MetLife StadiumAlso read: Watch Doja Cat, J Balvin, and Coldplay’s full performance at FIFA Club World Cup halftime show at MetLifeChelsea’s manager Enzo Maresca made strategic substitutions to maintain control of the match. Substitutions included Andrey Santos replacing João Pedro (61'), Liam Delap for Enzo Fernández (67'), Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall for Reece James (77'), and Christopher Nkunku for Pedro Neto at an earlier unspecified minute.PSG’s manager Luis Enrique introduced Bradley Barcola for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (58') and made a triple substitution in the 73rd minute, bringing on Senny Mayulu, Gonçalo Ramos, and Warren Zaïre-Emery for Désiré Doué, Achraf Hakimi, and Fabián Ruiz respectively.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onChelsea vs PSGChelsea wins FIFA Club World CupFIFA Club World Cup finalCole Palmer performanceJoão Pedro goalfootball match recap (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onChelsea vs PSGChelsea wins FIFA Club World CupFIFA Club World Cup finalCole Palmer performanceJoão Pedro goalfootball match recap(Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless Explore More Stories123