After captivating fans for a month, the 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.
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 they do it?
Our Club World Cup Final tactical analysis examines Enzo Maresca tactics, which disrupted the Luis Enrique style of play and led the Blues to glory in Sunday’s world championship showcase.
We focus on Chelsea’s 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 getting into our in-depth analysis, we’ll provide an overview of the way in which both teams set up, in terms of structure and personnel, for the Club World Cup Final.
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Figure 1 shows how both Chelsea and PSG lined up for the Club World Cup Final.
Eventual 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).
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