The 0-3 loss to Chelsea in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final was not only a tactical failure, but also a valuable lesson for PSG in respecting their opponents.
According to The Times (UK), the reason for the French representative's collapse came from a party - where they were so confident that they were careless.
At the official banquet organized by the World Football Federation (FIFA) before the final match, the PSG players and coaching staff did not discuss any professional skills.
Instead, they were busy discussing the celebration plan and the trophy ceremony. This shows that the French team is very confident in its championship ability.
Those images did not escape the eyes of the Chelsea representative present at the event. The information was quickly sent to coach Enzo Maresca.
The Italian coach did not miss the opportunity, turning PSG's arrogance into a mental catalyst for his students.
"They think this match is just a formality, so let's show them the reality," Enzo Maresca is said in the dressing room.
On the pitch, Chelsea did not give their opponents a chance to make amends. In just the first 45 minutes, the London team broke through PSG's net three times, ending one of the most "dreamless" matches of the French representative in the history of continental and world finals.
After the final whistle, because they could not accept this defeat, the PSG member could not stay calm, leading to a frustrating fight right after the whistle at the end of the match. The British press believes that this is an inevitable consequence of being arrogant and disregarding opponents in football.
