PSG are just one win away from making history as they prepare to face Chelsea in Sunday’s (July 13) Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The French champions have already won four major trophies this season, including their first-ever UEFA Champions League title and now they are aiming to complete the quintuple with one last victory.
Luis Enrique’s side heads into the final after a dominant run through the competition.
The French Giants started their FIFA CWC campaign with a 3-0 win over Atletico Madrid before a surprise group-stage defeat to Botafogo raised early questions about their chances.
However, since that defeat, Les Parisiens have come back with ruthless intent and even more firepower, easing past Inter Miami before beating Bayern Munich 2-0 in the quarterfinals.
They followed that with a 4-0 demolition of Real Madrid in the semifinals, a performance that showed their dominance on both ends of the pitch.
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PSG’s Marquinhos vows aggression
Speaking ahead of the final, captain Marquinhos said the team understands what is at stake and knows this could be a once-in-a-lifetime chance to win it all.
“We are very much aware of the importance of this match. It is a golden opportunity for us,” he said.
“This is a tournament that will be held every four years, and we don’t know if we will have another chance. We don’t know what things will look like in four years.”
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“We want to grab this title to make it a perfect season, which would be hard to replicate. We really want this title. We want to make history and are really hungry for a win.”
He said the team must focus on Sunday, not the results that got them here.
“We have played good games but we should not fall into the trap of talking about previous games.”
“This final against Chelsea will have its own story. A lot will depend on what we do on the pitch.”
“We have to see what Chelsea do and go about it the best way we can. As a final, regardless of previous results, it is 50-50, but we will play with aggression and an attacking mindset.”