Chelsea vs PSG: See who was named man of the match in the final
In a commanding 3-0 victory over PSG at MetLife Stadium, Cole Palmer was deservedly named Man of the Match in the Club World Cup final. The Chelsea midfielder was the standout performer, scoring two goals and providing an assist as the Blues lifted the inaugural title in the tournament’s new format.
Palmer opened the scoring with a precise finish after capitalizing on a rebound, then doubled Chelsea’s lead with a composed solo effort. He capped his performance by assisting João Pedro, who lobbed PSG goalkeeper Donnarumma to seal the match.
Palmer’s Final Stats:
- 2 Goals
- 1 Assist
- Man of the Match
- Involved in all 3 goals
Palmer’s performance not only earned individual praise but also anchored Chelsea’s historic win. With the victory, Chelsea pocketed around $125 million USD (≈ R$696 million) in tournament earnings — including participation bonuses and match victories.
Historical Footnote
This triumph means Chelsea continues its streak of winning every major competition it has competed in from the Champions League to the Club World Cup, Premier League, and FA Cup.
“It’s a great feeling. No one believed in us before the game. We’re building something special,” Palmer said post-match.
