For Chelsea, reaching the FIFA Club World Cup final effectively placing them among the top two teams in the world right now is already a significant milestone for this young squad.

They’ve shown discipline and quality throughout the tournament, delivering solid performances against respectable opposition on the road to the final. However, they are now set to face a major step up in quality against a PSG side that has demonstrated a far more consistent and mature level of play.

In most of their matches, Chelsea has managed to dominate possession. However, the one game where they lost that battle a 3-1 defeat to Flamengo highlighted their vulnerability without the ball. While they are capable of defending in a compact shape for extended periods, PSG has the tactical maturity and sharpness to exploit even the smallest gaps in the Chelsea defense gaps that have been visible throughout the tournament.