First off, nobody saw this coming. PSG were the favorites, hands down Champions League winners, trashing out teams like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich like it was nothing.
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But Chelsea? They came and completely flipped the script. Enzo Maresca’s game plan was on point, and you could tell from the first whistle that Chelsea were hungrier for the win. They pressed high, suffocated PSG’s midfield, and exploited their. Cole Palmer was the star of the show two absolute bangers and an assist for Joao Pedro’s goal before halftime.
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Joao Pedro deserves a shout out too. He has only been at Chelsea for like.... a week? And he’s already scoring in a final. Chelsea’s whole approach was Clinical and a defense that didn’t give PSG a free way. Robert Sanchez in goal was immense, making some huge saves to keep a clean sheet. He won the Golden Glove for a reason.
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PSG, though? They looked shocked. For a team that’s been dominating everyone, they couldn’t handle Chelsea’s intensity. Their defense was all over the place, and even players like Dembele and Kvaratskhelia barely got in. Things got heated at the end. Luis Enrique’s shove on Joao Pedro and Joao Neves’ red card for pulling Cucurella’s hair just showed how frustrated they were. It was a total show.
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Maresca deserves massive credit. He called it a chess match, and he played it perfectly, targeting PSG’s weaknesses and getting his players to execute like champions.
The trophy ceremony was a bit weird with all the Trump drama. But honestly, that couldn’t take away from Chelsea’s moment. They earned this one. Absolute masterclass.