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Dembele, Joao Pedro, and Vitinha set for decisive duels in MetLife Stadium showdown

PSG vs Chelsea: Three Key Battles to Watch in Club World Cup Final

The highly anticipated 2025 FIFA Club World cup final will see european champions Paris Saint Germain lock horns with Premier league giants Chelsea this Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

As highlighted by FIFA.com, 3 player matchups could decide the fate of this historic final under the tournament’s new 32 team format.

Chalobah vs Dembele: A Test of Nerves & Pace

Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah's quietly emerged as defensive rock for the Blues in 2025. After returning from loan at Crystal Palace, the 26 year old has impressed with his composure and flawless distribution , completing all 54 passes in the 2 - 0 semifinal win over Fluminense.

But the Englishman now faces his toughest test yet against Ousmane Dembele, the explosive PSG winger who returned from injury just in time to ignite the knockout rounds.

Dembéle came off the bench to score against Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals before dazzling in 4 - 0 demolition of Real Madrid where he made his 1st start and tormented the Spanish defense with his relentless speed & flair.

Enzo Fernandez vs Vitinha: Midfield Masters in Collision Course

The midfield will be warzone as Enzo Fernandez & Vitinha clash at the heart of their respective teams.

Enzo a tireless engine for Chelsea, dictates tempo with aggression & urgency. On the other hand Vitinha brings surgical precision and calm control to PSG's midfield rhythm.

The Portuguese international's already covered 69.4 kilometers during the tournament , more than any other player , breaking up attacks with smart positioning while keeping possession flowing with pin point passes.

Joao Pedro vs Marquinhos: Battle of Brazilians Could Tilt the Balance

Having just signed from Brighton, Brazilian striker Joao Pedro made instant impact with brace against Fluminense in the semifinals. Quick, technical and lethal in front of goal, his movement has added fresh dimension to Chelsea’s frontline.

But in the final, he’ll be marked by Marquinhos, PSG’s long serving captain and defensive general. The veteran center back brings world class reading of the game and leadership to the French side and his duel with Pedro may decide PSG’s fate.