This could be the most tense confrontation between the two teams ever.
This will be the 9th time they have met at international level and the head-to-head record between the two teams is relatively balanced, with Chelsea having won 2 matches, PSG having won 3 matches and three draws between the two teams in the previous 8 meetings.
Here are some notable matches between the two teams in the past, listed by FIFA.
September 2004: PSG 0-3 Chelsea
The first time the two teams met was in the UEFA Champions League group stage of the 2004-2005 season, where Chelsea won 3-0 against PSG. In which, Drogba scored a double, the remaining goal was contributed by center back John personal. In the following return match, PSG drew 0-0 with Chelsea.
April 2014: PSG 3-1 Chelsea
PSG took the advantage in the first leg of the 2013-14 Champions League quarter-final, after Ezequiel Lavezzi scored from a dangerous volley.
Eden Hazard equalizes for Chelsea afterwards. However, David Luiz's own goal and pastore's goal helped PSG win 3-1.
April 2014: Chelsea 2-0 PSG
On a dramatic night in west London, Demba Ba's late goal helped Jose Mourinho's Chelsea enjoy a ticket to the semi-finals, thanks to the away goals rule. Before that, Andre Schurrle scored his first goal for Chelsea.
March 2015: Chelsea 2-2 PSG (attacker)
In the UEFA Champions League round of 16, the two teams met in the round of 16. In the first leg, Chelsea drew 1-1 with PSG away.
In the return home match, Chelsea had a big advantage when striker Ibrahimovic was sent off in the 31st minute.
But with one less player, PSG had a 2-2 draw after 120 minutes of play. With this result, PSG continued thanks to the away goal rule.
March 2016: Chelsea 1-2 PSG
In the 2015-16 season, the two teams continued to meet in the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.
In the first leg, PSG beat Chelsea 2-1 at home. In the following return match, the French team continued to play excellently, with inspiration from Ibrahimovic.
The Swedish player assisted Adrien Rabiot to score first and score the decisive goal. Diego Costa scored for the England team.
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final between Chelsea vs PSG will take place at 2:00 a.m. on July 14.
