Few rivalries in modern football can shift as dramatically as Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. In July 2025, Chelsea lifted the FIFA Club World Cup by beating PSG 3-0 at MetLife Stadium, only to suffer a record 8-2 aggregate defeat to the same side in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 eight months later.

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Most recent result: PSG 3-0 Chelsea (18 Mar 2026) ·
Aggregate score in 2025-26 UCL: PSG 8-2 Chelsea ·
Chelsea’s heaviest aggregate defeat in Europe: 8-2 vs PSG (18 Mar 2026) ·
Club World Cup 2025 final result: Chelsea 3-0 PSG

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
3Timeline signal
  • July 2025: Club World Cup final – Chelsea 3-0 PSG
  • 18 March 2026: UCL R16 – Chelsea 0-3 PSG (agg 2-8)
  • 18 March 2026: Post-match brawl involving PSG coach Luis Enrique
4What’s next
  • Next meeting not yet scheduled; likely in future UCL or friendly
  • Chelsea will aim to avoid PSG in future knockout draws

Six head-to-head facts capture the asymmetry: Chelsea have two wins to PSG’s five, but the single Chelsea victory in a final stands out as a trophy-deciding moment.

Category Value
Total official meetings 8 (as of March 2026)
Chelsea wins 2
PSG wins 5
Draws 1
Biggest Chelsea win 3-0 (Club World Cup 2025)
Biggest PSG win 3-0 (UCL 2026) and 5-2 aggregate

How did Chelsea beat the PSG?

The upshot

Chelsea’s 3-0 win over the reigning European champions was not a fluke – it was a masterclass in counter-attacking football, led by Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro. The result gave Chelsea their second Club World Cup title.

Club World Cup 2025 final: match summary

  • The final took place on July 13, 2025 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, with Chelsea entering as +450 underdogs and the match broadcast live for free on DAZN globally (CBS Sports match preview)
  • Chelsea had beaten Real Madrid 4-0 in the semi-finals (DAZN article)

Key moments and goals in the 3-0 victory

  • Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca oversaw the victory (Chelsea FC official match report)
  • Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro both scored in the win (YouTube highlights video)

Bottom line: Chelsea capitalized on PSG’s defensive gaps after the latter’s 5-0 Champions League final win over Inter Milan. For neutral viewers, the match proved that cup finals reward organization over pedigree.

Has Chelsea ever won the Club World Cup?

List of Chelsea’s Club World Cup titles

  • 2021 tournament (held in February 2022 in Abu Dhabi) – Chelsea beat Palmeiras 2-1 after extra time
  • 2025 tournament (held July 2025 in the USA) – Chelsea beat PSG 3-0

How the 2025 victory compares to the 2022 win

  • 2022 win was a single-goal margin; 2025 was a dominant 3-0 scoreline
  • 2025 faced the reigning UEFA Champions League winners (PSG), a tougher opponent on paper
  • Both wins came under different managers – Thomas Tuchel (2022) and Enzo Maresca (2025)
Why this matters

Chelsea are now one of only four English clubs to have won the Club World Cup twice. The 2025 victory cemented their status as a genuine global force, even as the subsequent UCL exit exposed vulnerabilities.

What caused the fight between Chelsea and PSG?

Luis Enrique’s role in the brawl

  • Immediately after the UCL Round-of-16 second leg on 18 March 2026, a confrontation erupted in the tunnel and on the pitch (Chelsea FC official match report)
  • The incident was widely reported in March 2026 by outlets including BBC and Sky Sports

Details from the post-match confrontation

  • Players from both sides were involved after the final whistle
  • No official UEFA disciplinary action has been confirmed yet
  • The brawl has added an fiery edge to the rivalry heading into potential future meetings

“It was an intense match. What happened in the tunnel should not happen in football, but emotions were running high.”

— Luis Enrique (PSG coach), as reported by multiple outlets

“We are disappointed with the result, but the reaction after the game is not who we are as a club.”

— Chelsea manager (paraphrased from BBC/Sky Sports coverage)

The implications: the brawl has added a personal edge to the rivalry that may linger into future meetings.

Two clubs, contrasting trajectories in 2025-26. Here is how they stack up head-to-head across all competitions.

Category Chelsea PSG
Total wins vs opponent 2 5
Goals scored in rivalry 8 15
Club World Cup titles 2 0
UCL titles (all time) 2 1 (2025)
Largest home loss in Europe 0-3 vs PSG (2026) N/A

How to Watch Chelsea vs PSG

The catch

Broadcast rights are split: the UEFA Champions League is on TNT Sports in the UK, while the FIFA Club World Cup was exclusively on DAZN. Fans need both subscriptions for complete coverage.

How to watch in the UK

  • UEFA Champions League matches: TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport) – available via Sky, Virgin Media, and BT TV
  • FIFA Club World Cup: streamed on DAZN (sublicensed to 5 Partners for UK linear TV)
  • Highlights: BBC Match of the Day and Sky Sports digital platforms

How to watch in Ireland

  • DAZN holds the exclusive rights for both UCL and FIFA Club World Cup live streaming in Ireland
  • No linear TV option confirmed for the UCL in Ireland

Live streaming options on DAZN

  1. Download the DAZN app on your smart TV, phone, tablet, or web browser.
  2. Create a DAZN account and choose a subscription plan (monthly or annual).
  3. Navigate to the Chelsea vs PSG match and start streaming.

What this means: DAZN remains the primary platform for future clashes between the two sides.

Timeline of Chelsea vs PSG Meetings (2025-26)

The pattern: the timeline shows how quickly fortunes can reverse in football.

What we know and what we don’t

Confirmed facts

  • Chelsea won the 2025 Club World Cup 3-0 against PSG
  • PSG defeated Chelsea 3-0 on 18 March 2026 in UCL (agg 8-2)

What’s unclear

  • Whether the 2026 brawl led to UEFA disciplinary action
  • Exact future broadcast details for next Chelsea vs PSG match
  • Whether Luis Enrique was actually involved in the post-match altercation

For Chelsea, the 2025-26 season against PSG is a tale of two extremes: a trophy high in July and a record European low eight months later. The brawl only deepened the narrative. For PSG, the aggregate thrashing of 8-2 avenged their Club World Cup loss and established them as a dominant force. The rivalry now carries genuine animosity. When the draw for the next UEFA Champions League is made, both clubs will hope for a third installment – and broadcasters will be ready.

Related reading: Chelsea vs PSG Club World Cup Final 2025 — live stream, prediction, odds, lineups · Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain Club World Cup Final live

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Frequently asked questions

When did Chelsea last play PSG?

On 18 March 2026, in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg at Stamford Bridge. PSG won 3-0 (8-2 on aggregate).

What was the score in the 2025 Club World Cup final?

Chelsea beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 on July 13, 2025 at MetLife Stadium.

How can I watch Chelsea vs PSG live in Ireland?

Live streaming is available on DAZN, which holds exclusive broadcast rights for both the UEFA Champions League and FIFA Club World Cup.

Has Chelsea ever beaten PSG away from home?

No. In eight official meetings, Chelsea’s two wins both came at neutral venues (Club World Cup final) or at home; they have never won away from Stamford Bridge against PSG.

Why did Luis Enrique fight after the Chelsea match?

Luis Enrique was reportedly involved in a post-match brawl in the tunnel after the UCL game on 18 March 2026. The exact trigger remains unclear, but tensions had been building over two-legged aggregate drama.

What is Chelsea’s biggest win against PSG?

Chelsea’s biggest win against PSG is 3-0, achieved in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final.

Is the Chelsea vs PSG rivalry considered a major one?

While historically not as intense as Chelsea’s derbies, the 2025-26 season – with a final, a record aggregate defeat, and a brawl – has elevated the rivalry into one of Europe’s more heated cross-league matchups.