Sanchez’s Heroics Secure Chelsea’s 2025 Club World Cup Triumph
Chelsea finished their 2024/25 campaign on a high after lifting the FIFA World Cup in the U.S.A. I’m their triumph over PSG, the Blues’ goalkeeper Robert Sanchez played a crucial role in keeping the Parisians at bay. With possibly one of his best performances in the Chelsea shirt, the Spanish keeper chose the biggest stage to shine.
Sanchez delivered a strong performance with an 8.5 rating, making 6 saves, including 5 from inside the box, and executing 1 successful run out. He also distributed effectively with 26 long balls (9 accurate) and made 2 clearances, contributing to Chelsea’s defensive stability.
Sánchez’s 2025 FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) campaign with Chelsea highlights his reliability as a goalkeeper. Across 6 matches, he bagged 3 clean sheets and a low goals conceded per game average of 0.8 demonstrating a strong defensive presence.
The 3.7 saves per game with an 81% success rate, along with a perfect 100% success rate on 0.8 runs out per game, underline his shot-stopping ability and proactive goalkeeping, which were crucial in maintaining Chelsea’s triumph. His three clean sheets were the second most behind PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Joining Chelsea from Beighton in 2023, Sanchez has set himself up at the Stamford Bridge. Starting 20 league games in the Premier League 2024/25 season, his first season was a huge success. Recording his career-high ratings in the finals, Sanchez will be in for a warm reception when they returns to football in the next campaign.
Sanchez’s exceptional performance in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final against PSG has cemented his status as a key figure in Chelsea’s squad. Marking a high note to end their 2024/25 campaign, he highlights his growth since joining from Brighton in 2023 after having a rough start to his London career.
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