Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain with a commanding 3-0 victory in the Club World Cup final, sending shockwaves across Europe and cementing their status as a team on the rise under Enzo Maresca.

Fresh from winning the Conference League, the Blues made it clear that they are no longer a team to underestimate.

After the match, Robert Sanchez shared his honest opinion on why PSG, who were widely seen as favourites, collapsed under Chelsea’s relentless pressure.

When asked by a reporter why the Blues seemed to have a clearer edge over the French giants, the Spanish goalkeeper gave a revealing answer:

“It looked like it, no? From everything we read and saw in interviews, the truth is that they did [write Chelsea off].”

Sanchez went on to highlight PSG’s underestimation of Chelsea and the lack of respect they received ahead of the clash.

Despite PSG enjoying a stellar domestic season, Chelsea approached the game with a point to prove.
“They have had a very good season, but they hadn’t faced us.”

Those words underline the quiet confidence within the Chelsea camp. The Blues believed in their quality and showed it on the biggest stage. From the first whistle, Chelsea were tactically superior, pressing high and exploiting PSG’s defensive vulnerabilities.

The win not only secured Chelsea’s first-ever Club World Cup title, but also sent a strong message to the rest of Europe. This is a team that has evolved significantly, one that can mix it with the very best and emerge victorious.

Coming off a season where they clinched the Conference League, this victory represents a monumental step in Chelsea’s resurgence. For Robert Sanchez, the match was about proving the critics wrong and showing that Chelsea are far from a team in transition—they are now genuine contenders for every major honour.