After captivating fans for a month, the newly expanded 32-team 2025 FIFA Club World Cup has ended.
Ultimately, Premier League giants Chelsea emerged victorious from the competition, defeating Paris Saint-Germain by three goals to nil in Sunday’s Final.
In a surprise to many, the 2024/2025 UEFA Conference League champions and fourth-placed Premier League side got one over on the newly crowned champions of Europe.
So, how did Chelsea manage to do it against a typically dominant PSG side, who had recently destroyed giants like Real Madrid (4-0) & Inter Milan (5-0)?
This Club World Cup Final tactical analysis will examine Enzo Maresca tactics in-depth and break down how Chelsea attack and high press were able to stump Luis Enrique PSG to lead the Blues to glory in Sunday’s World Championship showcase.
We will focus on Chelsea tactics both in and out of possession, emphasising the value of their high pressing defence and off-the-ball movement in attack.
Club World Cup Final Lineups & Formations
Before delving into our in-depth football analysis, we’ll provide an overview of how both teams set up, in terms of structure and personnel, for the Club World Cup Final.
Eventual CWC winners Chelsea played in a 4-4-1-1 formation.
Robert Sánchez started between the sticks for the Blues, with the backline comprising Malo Gusto (right-back), Trevoh Chalobah (right centre-back), Levi Colwill (left centre-back) and Marc Cucurella (left-back).
