{"id":11854,"date":"2025-07-07T20:16:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-08T00:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/07\/fifa-club-world-cup-final-showdown-chelsea-vs-real-madrid-sizzles-but-ranks-just-below-the-top-spot\/"},"modified":"2025-07-07T20:16:06","modified_gmt":"2025-07-08T00:16:06","slug":"fifa-club-world-cup-final-showdown-chelsea-vs-real-madrid-sizzles-but-ranks-just-below-the-top-spot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/07\/fifa-club-world-cup-final-showdown-chelsea-vs-real-madrid-sizzles-but-ranks-just-below-the-top-spot\/","title":{"rendered":"FIFA Club World Cup Final Showdown: Chelsea vs. Real Madrid Sizzles, But Ranks Just Below the Top Spot!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/07\/fifa-club-world-cup-final-showdown-chelsea-vs-real-madrid-sizzles-but-ranks-just-below-the-top-spot\/#4_Fluminense_vs_PSG\" >4. Fluminense vs. PSG<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/07\/fifa-club-world-cup-final-showdown-chelsea-vs-real-madrid-sizzles-but-ranks-just-below-the-top-spot\/#3_Fluminense_vs_Real_Madrid\" >3. Fluminense vs. Real Madrid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/07\/fifa-club-world-cup-final-showdown-chelsea-vs-real-madrid-sizzles-but-ranks-just-below-the-top-spot\/#2_Chelsea_vs_Real_Madrid\" >2. Chelsea vs. Real Madrid<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/07\/fifa-club-world-cup-final-showdown-chelsea-vs-real-madrid-sizzles-but-ranks-just-below-the-top-spot\/#1_Chelsea_vs_PSG\" >1. Chelsea vs. PSG<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div id=\"Article-body\">\n<div class=\"Article-featuredImage\">\n<figure class=\" img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Article-featuredImageImg\" alt=\"CFC-5.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/sportshub.cbsistatic.com\/i\/r\/2025\/07\/07\/944d0c5d-b7ac-4d1b-bcd0-016a4dfac02f\/thumbnail\/770x433\/362ebccb20794bdedfd38ca02c1ef2cc\/cfc-5.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"433\" width=\"770\"><\/figure><figcaption class=\"MediaShortcode-figcaption MediaShortcode-figcaption--indent\">\n    <span class=\"MediaShortcode-credit\">Getty Images<\/span><br \/>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"Article-bodyContent\">\n<p>The FIFA Club World Cup is gearing up for its final week, with semi-final matches scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday. The championship will take place on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. <span>Chelsea<\/span> has made it this far after Fluminense eliminated Al-Hilal from Saudi Arabia, winning 2-1 against Palmeiras. On the opposite side of the bracket, PSG will face <span>Real Madrid<\/span>, a highly awaited contest. Let&#8217;s examine the potential finals and assess their significance.<\/p>\n<p><em>Catch the Club World Cup live on Dazn (free)<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Fluminense_vs_PSG\"><\/span>4. Fluminense vs. PSG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fluminense has been a standout surprise in the tournament, having defeated both <span>Inter<\/span> in the Round of 16 and Al-Hilal in the quarter-finals. A possible final against PSG, the front-runner after their UEFA Champions League victory, could mean more glory for <span>Luis Enrique&#8217;s<\/span> squad. Additionally, Fluminense&#8217;s center-back, <span>Thiago Silva<\/span>, will face off against the club where he spent a significant part of his career.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Fluminense_vs_Real_Madrid\"><\/span>3. Fluminense vs. Real Madrid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If Fluminense manages to overcome Chelsea, they could clash with Real Madrid in the final. The connection between Real Madrid and <span>Brazil<\/span> is strong; former manager Carlo Ancelotti has taken the helm of the Brazilian national team while his son Davide is reportedly in talks with Botafogo. Real Madrid includes several Brazilian stars like <span>Vinicius<\/span> Jr. and Eder Militao, and with Xabi Alonso recently appointed as manager, they aim to reignite their trophy hunt after a disappointing season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Chelsea_vs_Real_Madrid\"><\/span>2. Chelsea vs. Real Madrid<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Should Chelsea defeat Fluminense, they will likely meet Real Madrid in the final. Under coach Enzo Maresca, Chelsea has emerged as a formidable contender in the tournament, and their previous encounters with Real Madrid, totaling eight competitive matches, add historical context, especially after the Spanish giants triumphed 4-0 in the Champions League quarter-finals last season.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Chelsea_vs_PSG\"><\/span>1. Chelsea vs. PSG<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A final between Chelsea and PSG promises to be a thrilling showdown, with both teams having faced off eight times before. In their last meeting during the 2015-16 season, PSG won 4-2 in the Champions League Round of 16. Recently, both clubs celebrated Champions League victories and feature many top-tier players, making this potential match a must-watch for fans eager to see the elite clash on the grandest stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The potential matchups in the FIFA Club World Cup are spotlighting some of the best talent in football today. For soccer fans, these fixtures aren\u2019t just about trophies; they represent thrilling narratives and rivalries that can shape the landscape of the sport for years to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getty Images The FIFA Club World Cup is gearing up for its final week, with semi-final matches scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday. The championship will take place on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Chelsea has made it this far after Fluminense eliminated Al-Hilal from Saudi Arabia, winning 2-1 against Palmeiras. 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