EU giants Chelsea and PSG to clash in New York for final

Two European giants are set to face off at MetLife Stadium, in the battle for the first-ever FIFA Club World Cup title. Both Chelsea FC and Paris Saint-Germain suffered defeats in their second group matches–Chelsea to Flamengo and PSG to Botafogo–but have looked unstoppable ever since. The stage is now set for a blockbuster final.

Fabian Ruiz’s brace helped Paris Saint-Germain rout Real Madrid 4-0 to reach the FIFA Club World Cup final on Thursday (IST) here at the MetLife Stadium. 

The reigning French and European champions will meet Chelsea in the final at the same venue on Sunday, reports Chinese news agency.

PSG took control from the outset in the all-European semi final, with Ruiz cutting inside and forcing a diving save from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.

PSG was in rampant form and Ruiz made it 3-0 by firing low past Courtois following Dembele's cross.

At times it looked as if PSG was toying with Real Madrid's defense. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia went close to scoring again when he beat Asencio with ease in the penalty area, dancing around the center-back before lashing just wide.

Courtois prevented his team from entering halftime with a four-goal deficit, executing a fingertip save after Mendes' dipping shot from distance.

One of the few highlights for Real Madrid was the encouraging form of Eder Militao, fit again after suffering the second anterior cruciate ligament injury of his career in November last year.

The Brazilian defender, who replaced Asencio in the 64th minute, helped tighten Madrid’s defense and twice went close to scoring late on - sending a header just wide and drawing a full-stretch save from goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma with a low drive.

(With inputs from Syndicated feed)