FIFA CWC Lessons: Joao Pedro & Chelsea Will Be a Problem, 'Cold' Palmer Is Back, Real Madrid Has a New 9 (Watch out Mbappe), No Team Is Unbeatable (PSG)

FIFA CWC Lessons: Joao Pedro & Chelsea Will Be a Problem, 'Cold' Palmer Is Back, Real Madrid Has a New 9 (Watch out Mbappe), No Team Is Unbeatable (PSG)

From Chelsea’s unexpected charge to the final and eventual victory over tournament favourites, PSG, to the dramatic collapse of European powerhouses, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup delivered spectacular football.

The tournament served unexpected drama, unforgettable performances, and clear lessons ahead of the new European season on American soil. Here are the four key takeaways.

Joao Pedro with the FIFA Club World Trophy

🔥João Pedro & Chelsea Will Be a Problem:

Joao Pedro only needed a handful of games to confirm what many suspected—Chelsea’s gamble on the young Brazilian is already paying off.

Signed from Brighton earlier this summer, Pedro has slotted into Enzo Maresca’s high-pressing, fluid attack like he’s been there for years.

His match-winning brace against Fluminense in the semi-final, including a stunning solo effort, and his deft chip over Donnarumma in the final underlined both his composure and creativity.

Chelsea New Chap, Joao Pedro shooting a stunner against Fluminense

But beyond the goals, Pedro’s link-up play with Cole Palmer and Pedro Neto offered a glimpse of Chelsea's new attacking trio—dynamic, interchangeable, and ruthless.

Chelsea has quietly built one of Europe’s most dangerous frontlines. With Pedro as the No. 9 who can drop deep, stretch defences, and finish sharply, Maresca’s side now has a blueprint that works—and silverware to back it.

Cold Palmer with his Player of the Tournament award and the FIFA CWCW Title

🥶‘Cold’ Palmer Is Back:

Cole Palmer had been relatively quiet since the middle of last season, even going on a long goal drought, but in the States, he came alive again—and with icy precision.

Nicknamed "Cold Palmer" for his ‘I’m too cold’ goal celebration and unfazed, clinical style, the 22-year-old Englishman reminded everyone why he’s one of the Premier League’s most lethal young playmakers.

Cole Palmer with his trademark celebration after scoring against PSG

He created four (4) big chances, scored three (3) goals and provided two (2) assists from the 7 games he played for the London club in the tournament, with the biggest of his contributions coming on the biggest of stages.

9️⃣Real Madrid Has a New No. 9 (Watch Out, Mbappe):

With Kylian Mbappe missing the biggest part of the tournament due to illness, many wondered if Real Madrid would struggle for firepower. Instead, up stepped Gonzalo Garcia.

Gonzalo Garcia - FIFA CWC Top Scorer

The young Spaniard scored four goals in six matches, including a brace against Pachuca and a poacher’s finish versus Juventus and Dortmund in the R16 and quarter-finals of the competition, earning him the Golden Boot award for the top scorer of the tourney.

Beyond the goals, Garcia’s movement, pressing, and willingness to occupy central defenders gave Madrid the attacking balance they lacked when relying solely on wide players like Vinicius and Rodrygo.

Gonzalo Garcia's Goals at FIFA CWC

While Mbappe remains the marquee man, Garcia’s emergence poses a new tactical question: Does Xabi Alonso consider giving the No. 9 role a new home again after Karim Benzema’s departure?

🤭No Team Is Unbeatable – Ask PSG:

Luis Enrique’s PSG had been untouchable. They crushed Inter Milan 5-0 in the Champions League final, beat Bayern Munich and Real Madrid on their way to the Club World Cup final, and looked on course for an unprecedented quadruple. Then came Chelsea.

PSG Players Celebrating a Goal

The 3-0 defeat to Maresca’s side in the final was one no pundit, no journalist, no analyst saw coming. Despite dominating possession and creating some decent chances, PSG were repeatedly undone by direct counters and relentless man-to-man pressing, something they are known for.

Chelsea - Winners of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

The lesson? No team—no matter how good—is invincible. PSG’s high line and risk-heavy attacking transitions were finally punished, and while PSG's trophy haul in 2025 will go down in history, this defeat is a reminder that tactics still beat tactics.

From Chelsea’s tactical evolution to Real Madrid’s next star striker, and PSG’s late stumble, the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup was more than a showcase—it was a statement.

The European season that lies ahead will now be shaped by the lessons learned under the American lights.

Chelsea Players Celebrating a Goal

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Plameiras vs Chelsea, PSG vs Bayern Munich & Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund all Feature in Top Booking Codes

Plameiras vs Chelsea, PSG vs Bayern Munich & Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund all Feature in Top Booking Codes

The weekend is here again, and that means more games for us football lovers around the world.

In this article, we have looked at the games that are common in all three of our Most Followed Booking Codes on the MSport website.

⚽ Palmeiras vs Chelsea: Estevao “David” Dares Goliath Blues

Palmeiras beat Botafogo in stoppage time (100’) to top Group A, showcasing their poise under pressure. Chelsea battled through weather delays to beat Benfica 4‑1 in extra time.

Palmeiras vs Chelsea - FIFA CWC

Now both sides have to go head-to-head in the quarters as soon-to-be Chelsea boy Estevao leads his underdog side to try to repeat what neighbours Flamengo did against Chelsea in the group stages.

This match is a showdown between Palmeiras’s defensive resilience and their Brazilian grit, and Chelsea's English firepower, looking to convince after earlier stumbles.

⚽ PSG vs Bayern Munich: Clash of the Titans

Bayern's Kane & PSG's Vitinha

UCL champions PSG outclassed Inter Miami 4‑0 and topped Group B. Bayern arrived with a 4‑2 win over Flamengo, with Harry Kane securing a brace and the team showing strong composure under pressure.

This clash pits PSG’s dominant form (only one goal conceded so far) against Bayern’s potent attack (16 goals in four games). Expect a tactical masterclass, but many see PSG as favourites, given their defensive solidity and recent reinforcements.

⚽ Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund: Familiar Foes Meet Again

Real Madrid eased past Juventus 1‑0 in the last stage, while Dortmund beat Monterrey 2‑1, with Serhou Guirassy shining but Jobe Bellingham suspended for picking up his second yellow and denying the world a brother vs brother battle.

This heavyweight rematch—the 2024 Champions League finalists—will test both clubs’ mental and physical resilience. Madrid regains Mbappé and boasts depth, but Dortmund's German steel and momentum make this a genuine tossup.

FIFA CWC Quarterfinal Teams

🔝The Top 3 Most Followed Booking Codes on MSport:

🔢B3BJER3 (4 Games, 27.92 Odds) – Fantastic Four

In this code, the customer decided to stick only to the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals. The most striking thing about this code is that the customer chose two (2) combo market options from the Specials Market.

So for the PSG vs Bayern and Real Madrid vs Dortmund games, the customer decided to go with the Home & Yes GG options while preferring Away to qualify for the other two quarter-final games.

The individual game odds go as low as 1.49 and as high as 3.65 for this code.

FIFA CWC Quarterfinal Fixtures

🔢B3BJHWX (6 Games, 131.11 Odds) – Sextuple

In this code, the customer decided to add a US MLS league game and an Irish league game to spice things up and increase the odds.

However, the thing that has made the odds shoot up for this slip is the market options. 5 straight wins and 1 straight draw, ensuring his game odds are as low as 1.57 and as high as 4.00.

🔢B3B4FT8 (2 Games, 3.85 Odds) – Twin Magic

Palmeiras vs Chelsea and PSG vs Bayern are the only two matches that caught this customer’s eye, and he kept it as simple as possible, opting for Away Over 1.5 and Home Over 1.5 goals for the two games.

Enjoy the weekend fireworks and good luck!

 

 

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PSG Sends Messi Packing; City & Inter Exit, Chelsea Gives Di Maria Bitter Farewell, Bayern & Flamengo Play-out 6-Goal Thriller: FIFA CWC Review

PSG Sends Messi Packing; City & Inter Exit, Chelsea Gives Di Maria Bitter Farewell, Bayern & Flamengo Play-out 6-Goal Thriller: FIFA CWC Review

Is football the GOAT sport or what? I mean, the Round-16 games at the FIFA Club World Cup have truly delivered, and we as spectators are all the more grateful for it.

If you missed the action, fret not. In this article, we review the FIFA CWC action of last week and look forward to what to expect this week.

Simeone Inzaghi & Pep Guardiola in a pre-game flyer playing chess

🧑‍🦲Pep’s Man City & Inter Sent Packing:

Those of us who could not stay up in the early hours of Wednesday woke up to the shocking news that one of the favourites of the competition, even ahead of Real Madrid, has been sent packing by Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal after a rollercoaster 3-4 game.

Before that, though, last season’s underwhelming UEFA Champions League finalists, Inter Milan, whose former manager just enjoyed an incredible success with Al Hilal, surprised all in their 2-0 defeat to Brazil’s Fluminense to exit the competition.

Man City vs Al Hilal Fulltime results

🔵PSG Sends Messi Packing & Books Bayern Next:

Paris Saint-Germain delivered a statement win with a clinical 4–0 victory over Inter Miami in the Round of 16.

Goals from João Neves (twice), Achraf Hakimi, and a bizarre own-goal ended Messi’s Club World Cup dreams in emphatic style.

Neves’s brace earned him Man of the Match, completing a breakthrough season in Paris. PSG now prepares to face Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals.

PSG vs Inter Miami Full-time Results

👋 Chelsea Gives Di María Bitter Farewell:

Chelsea edged past Benfica 4–1 after extra time in a strange Round of 16 tie in Charlotte.

Ángel Di María, playing his final European match, sent the game into extra time after a long weather-forced break, with a dramatic 95th‑minute penalty before bursting into tears amid emotional farewells.

Chelsea then struck through Nkunku, Neto, and Dewsbury-Hall to seal advancement. A fitting, poignant goodbye for the Argentine icon.

Benfica vs Chelsea Full-time Results

🔶 Bayern & Flamengo Play Out 6‑Goal Thriller:

In a high‑octane clash, Bayern Munich edged Flamengo 4–2 to book their quarter-final spot.

Harry Kane bagged a brace as the German champions shrugged off a tough Flamengo, despite finishing top of their group, to assert themselves as contenders.

Flamengo vs Bayern Munich

🔑 Key Takeaways & What Lies Ahead:

PSG reaffirmed their status as favourites, powering into the quarters with authority and flying high on momentum.

Inter Miami’s Over‑40 squad showed experience, but quality and youth prevailed in the end.

Chelsea survives the Club World Cup's “strangest game” after a Di María scare in his final game for Benfica before his move back to his boyhood Rosario Central.

Inter Milan vs Fluminense Full-time Results

Cristiano Ronaldo might have been onto something after all when he said the Saudi Pro League would be among the top 5 leagues in the world soon, and Man City saw that first hand.

Bayern’s resurgence after a subpar season confirms their intent — a two-out-of-three group stage followed by a statement knockout win.

🏆Quarter-Final Stakes:

PSG vs Bayern promises a clash of styles — French flair vs German ruthlessness.

 

 

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PSG vs Messi’s Miami, Bayern Face Red-Hot Flamengo, & Chelsea vs Benfica in Knockout Battle – Top Clashes in MSport’s Most Followed Booking Codes for This Weekend

PSG vs Messi’s Miami, Bayern Face Red-Hot Flamengo, & Chelsea vs Benfica in Knockout Battle – Top Clashes in MSport’s Most Followed Booking Codes for This Weekend

It’s the knockout round of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, and that means only the very best remain.

From European giants like Bayern, PSG, and Chelsea, to surprise packages Benfica and Inter Miami, fans on MSport are loading up booking codes for a weekend set to deliver top drama and elite football.

So here’s a breakdown of the top 3 blockbuster games dominating MSport’s Most Followed Booking Codes ahead of this all-important weekend round of 16 clashes.

Benfica's Di Maria & Chelsea's Palmer

🔴Benfica vs Chelsea🔵: English Giants Aim to End Portuguese Fairy Tale

Benfica stunned many by topping Group C ahead of Bayern Munich, including a 1-0 win over the Germans just days ago, courtesy of a composed Andreas Schjelderup finish and an incredible display from goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin in searing 37°C heat.

Under Bruno Lage, the Portuguese runners-up remain unbeaten in this tournament and look to make it a maiden CWC quarter-final berth in their debut campaign.

Image from a previous clash between Benfica & Chelsea

But they’ll have to overcome a familiar nemesis in Chelsea – a team they’ve never beaten in three meetings, including the painful 2013 Europa League final loss.

Chelsea recovered well from their 3-1 defeat to Flamengo, comfortably brushing aside Esperance Tunis 3-0 last time out.

Liam Delap, a summer signing, opened his Blues account just before half time, while Tosin Adarabioyo and youngster Tyrique George also found the net to seal progression.

Image from a previous clash between Benfica & Chelsea

Maresca’s side may be on the "easier" side of the draw now—having dodged Real Madrid and Bayern—but they'll need to take Benfica very seriously if they want to stay alive in this newly expanded global tournament.

📈Chelsea form (all comps): W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢L🔴W🟢

📈Benfica form (all comps): D🟡D🟡L🔴D🟡W🟢W🟢

⚫Flamengo vs Bayern Munich🔴: Can Kompany’s Men Survive Brazilian Heat?

Flamengo's Alex Sandro & Bayern Harry Kane

Bayern Munich thought they’d done enough to top Group C after wins over Auckland City and Boca Juniors, but a rotated side lost 1-0 to Benfica and now face a far tougher path.

That includes a dangerous round of 16 clash against red-hot Flamengo, winners of Group D.

The Brazilian side are unbeaten in 11 matches, including strong wins over Chelsea and Esperance, while their second-string side still managed a draw against LAFC.

Flamengo vs Bayern - FIFA CWC

Defensively, they’ve been nearly impenetrable—just two goals conceded all tournament and not a single shot allowed with an xG over 0.2.

Luis’s men may not be the flashiest side at the CWC, but they’re ruthlessly effective.

The 3-1 win over Chelsea showed they have teeth in attack too, and with over 54,000 fans cheering them on last time, expect another intimidating atmosphere for Bayern in Florida.

PSG vs Inter Miami

For Vincent Kompany and co., the road gets even tougher from here. If they squeeze through, PSG likely await in the quarters.

📈Flamengo form (all comps): D🟡D🟡W🟢W🟢L🔴W🟢

📈Bayern Munich form (all comps): W🟢L🔴W🟢D🟡W🟢L🔴

🔵PSG vs Inter Miami🩷: Messi vs His Past as Enrique Eyes Quarter-Final Ticket

Paris Saint-Germain are on a mission. After a brief slip-up against Botafogo, the French treble winners roared back to beat Seattle Sounders 2-0 and finish top of Group B.

PSG's Vitinha & Inter Miami's Messi

Dominant in possession (73% average) and with six different goal scorers, Luis Enrique’s men are clicking without even hitting top gear.

Defensively, they’ve also been nearly flawless—just one goal conceded in their last five matches across all competitions, and that came in their only group-stage defeat.

The Parisian club now meets an unexpected last-16 opponent in Inter Miami and a familiar face: Lionel Messi.

PSG vs Inter Miami

Mascherano’s men secured second spot in Group A, starting with a draw against Al Ahly and then relying on a Messi free kick to turn things around against Porto.

 

Against Palmeiras, Inter led 2-0 through Suárez and nearly pulled off an upset before the Brazilians fought back for a 2-2 draw.

 

Now, the MLS side faces perhaps its toughest challenge yet. But with Messi, Suárez, and Busquets, anything is possible, especially when the ghosts of Barcelona 2015 return—Enrique vs Messi, in a fixture loaded with nostalgia and stakes.

📈PSG form (all comps): W🟢W🟢W🟢W🟢L🔴W🟢

📈Inter Miami form (all comps): D🟡W🟢W🟢D🟡W🟢D🟡

The Three (3) Most Followed Booking Codes on MSport

1️⃣B3ADJ2X (6 Games, 519 Odds) – Goals Galore

In this 6-game FIFA Club World Cup only bet slip, our customer had just one idea, goals. With the CWC heading into its knockout phase, this customer thought the stakes could not be higher, and that is when the goals flow.

So of the 6 games, 5 had the over 3.5 market while one, the all-Brazilian fixture in Palmeiras vs Botafogo, had the over 2.5 goals option, with our customer believing fixtures with European teams likely seeing many goals.

2️⃣B3AEJ7W (14 Games, 447 Odds) – Strange Two

In this very extensive slip, with what otherwise would have been a simple straight win slip but for some two unfamiliar odds, in Corners over 7.5 and Handicap 0:3.

Everything else is a straight win, with some Norwegian League games and Irish League games making an appearance.

3️⃣B3AELSQ (8 Games, 266 Odds) – No Dull 0-0s

In this 8-slip, our customer thought there was not going to be any boring 0-0 draws or games where only one team scored, opting to go for the goal goal (GG/NG) market option in all but one game, the all-Brazilian FIFA CWC game.

Strangely too, that game, Palmeiras vs Botafogo, where he chose the away team to win, is the game with the biggest odds of 3.47, with the remaining Yes to GG markets seeing odds varying from 1.72 to 2.10.

That is all we have for you this week on MSport Most Followed Booking Codes. Good luck and remember to stake responsibly.

 

 

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