🇮🇹 Palmer and Chelsea win the final of world club cup 2025 agains PSG
🏆 FIFA Club World Cup Champion
🏆 UEFA Conference League Winner
🎟️ Secured Champions League Qualification
An impressive start at the helm. 💙 #CFC #ChelseaFC 
Enzo Maresca’s Dream Start at Chelsea: A Season of Silverware and Redemption
When Enzo Maresca was appointed as Chelsea manager, many doubted whether the relatively inexperienced Italian could tame the chaos at Stamford Bridge. But as the 2024–2025 season draws to a close, Maresca has emphatically silenced the critics. In just one season, he has delivered two major trophies — the FIFA Club World Cup and the UEFA Conference League — and secured Chelsea’s return to the Champions League.
This success marks not only a return to glory for Chelsea but also the birth of a new identity under Maresca’s leadership — a blend of tactical discipline, possession-based football, and trust in young, dynamic talents. At the heart of this revolution is Cole Palmer, the young English attacker who capped off a sensational season with a Man of the Match performance in the Conference League final.
The Conference League Final: Chelsea 3 – 0 PSG
Few expected a UEFA Conference League final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. While the Conference League is UEFA’s third-tier competition, the quality on display in the final was anything but secondary. PSG, with their array of talent, were expected to dominate. However, it was Chelsea — and in particular Cole Palmer — who stole the show in a resounding 3-0 victory.
Palmer the Prodigy
The 22-year-old Cole Palmer has been a revelation this season. Signed from Manchester City in 2023, Palmer arrived at Chelsea as a promising youngster but has quickly grown into the team’s creative engine. In the final against PSG, he was unplayable.
From the first whistle, Palmer dictated the rhythm of Chelsea’s attack. His vision, dribbling, and intelligence on the ball tormented PSG’s midfield. In the 14th minute, he broke the deadlock with a curling strike from just outside the box — a goal that set the tone for the night. PSG never recovered.
Later in the first half, he assisted Nicolas Jackson with a perfectly weighted through-ball, dissecting PSG’s high line with surgical precision. Palmer capped off his performance with another goal in the 75th minute, calmly converting a penalty after Raheem Sterling was brought down in the box.
Palmer finished the match with 2 goals and 1 assist, earning a Player of the Match award and sealing his status as Chelsea’s most valuable player this season.
Maresca’s Tactical Masterclass
What made this final more impressive was how tactically mature Chelsea looked. Enzo Maresca’s influence has been clear all season, but never more so than in this final. Chelsea pressed with intelligence, retained possession under pressure, and never lost their shape.
Maresca employed a 4-3-3 formation with inverted full-backs that moved into midfield to create overloads — a signature move he developed while working under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. This allowed Palmer to drift freely between the lines, supported by Conor Gallagher and Moisés Caicedo, who provided balance and energy.
Defensively, Chelsea were rock solid. Levi Colwill and Benoît Badiashile kept PSG’s Kolo Muani and Gonçalo Ramos silent throughout the night, while Reece James, now fully fit, dominated the right flank both defensively and offensively.
A Season of Revival
The Conference League triumph was Chelsea’s second trophy of the season. Earlier in the year, the Blues were crowned FIFA Club World Cup champions, defeating Fluminense in the final. While that tournament often flies under the radar, it gave the squad confidence and a taste of victory — crucial for a group that had struggled in recent seasons.
But perhaps the biggest success was securing Champions League qualification, something that seemed out of reach just months ago. Through consistent performances in the Premier League and a late-season surge, Chelsea finished 4th, booking their return to Europe’s elite competition.
Building a New Legacy
Enzo Maresca has not only delivered trophies but also laid the foundation for long-term success. His philosophy is built on youth development, tactical intelligence, and attacking football — three pillars Chelsea fans have been yearning to see return to the club.
Youngsters like Cole Palmer, Levi Colwill, Noni Madueke, and Carney Chukwuemeka have all flourished under Maresca’s watch. He’s managed to get the best out of underperforming stars and has reintroduced a winning mentality to a squad that had lost its way.
Palmer, in particular, has become a symbol of this new Chelsea — confident, fearless, and elite. With 18 goals and 12 assists across all competitions this season, he has emerged as one of England’s brightest prospects and could be a star for both club and country for years to come.
What’s Next for Chelsea?
With the Champions League back on the horizon and a young, hungry squad in place, Chelsea fans have every reason to be optimistic. Rumors suggest the club is already targeting a few key signings this summer — including a striker and another midfielder — to add depth for a more competitive campaign next season.
But above all, the season will be remembered for how Enzo Maresca turned skepticism into celebration, and how Cole Palmer became Chelsea’s golden boy on the biggest stage.
From lifting trophies to beating one of Europe’s giants 3–0 in a final, Chelsea’s journey under Maresca has only just begun.
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