The defeat of Paris Saint-Germain against Chelsea in the final of the World Cup of Clubs (3-0) marks a turning point in Luis Enrique’s career, who suffered his first loss in the club final after a series of eleven victories. Despite an exceptional season for the PSG, crowned by a win in the Champions League, Luis Enrique’s team was systematically dominated by Chelsea, who was able to counter the usual playing style of the Parisians. This defeat highlights a tactical weakness of the PSG: its difficulty in reacting when faced with a team that controls its own game, as demonstrated by Chelsea by replicating PSG’s possession and cleaning strategies with greater efficiency.

The individual performance of some Parisian players, including Lucas Beraldo, was particularly criticized, pointing to a lack of defensive strength in the face of Chelsea’s assaults. Despite Beraldo’s rumours of departure, the player said he was happy in Paris and did not want to leave the club. President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, although disappointed, insisted on the overall feat of the season, noting that the PSG reached five out of five finals and won four. He also highlighted the team’s youth as an asset for the future.

This final revealed that the PSG, although able to dominate in attack, has difficulty adapting when it is itself dominated. The defeat, marked by a yellow for João Neves and a lack of effectiveness in attack, leaves a sense of frustration and missed opportunity. Nevertheless, the 2024-2025 season remains exceptional for the club, with the conquest of the Champions League and participation in five major competition finals. Luis Enrique will have to analyze this defeat to strengthen the team and avoid repeating the same mistakes in the future.