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Relive PSG's perfect campaign to reach FIFA Club World Cup 2025 final
A season defined by collective brilliance
Following the departures of Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, and Neymar, many questioned whether PSG could maintain its elite status. Instead, under the steady leadership of Luis Enrique, the club has responded with a united squad of stars rather than a single superstar. 'We want 11 stars…maybe 14–15 in our squad,' Enrique emphasized at a press conference. 'There isn't a single PSG fan acting as the star, the whole of the Parc des Princes is the star, and that's what we want on the pitch.'
Captain Marquinhos, witnessing the transformation firsthand, praised the squad's unity and performance: 'In terms of results, this is definitely the best team I have been in at PSG…Taking it all into consideration, this is the team that has done most collectively.'
Final showdown with Chelsea
On Sunday, PSG will face Chelsea in what promises to be a tightly contested final at MetLife Stadium. Enrique was quick to caution against complacency: 'If you think this game will be a walk in the park, you really don't know what football is about…Chelsea have talented individuals and they can defend under pressure. Their team is on par with us.'
Marquinhos echoed that sentiment, recognizing the rarity and importance of the opportunity: 'It's a golden opportunity in a competition that happens every four years…In a final, it's a 50–50 bet, but we really want this title and that's our mindset at the moment.'
A legacy in the making
PSG's journey through this global tournament has been a testament to their collective strength, tactical discipline, and unwavering determination. Rather than relying on star power, they have built their success on shared responsibility and depth. As Enrique so aptly put it, this squad is 'above individual players', a cohesive unit destined to leave a lasting legacy.
With one match standing between them and history, PSG have a golden chance to complete a historic quadruple and cement their reputation as the world's premier footballing side.
PSG road to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025
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