Dembele, Ruiz, and Palmer among stars to watch in final

THE revamped Fifa Club World Cup has ushered in a fresh wave of excitement and unpredictability. As the tournament now reaches its grand finale, the stakes couldn't be higher—with a chance to carve a name into the history books up for grabs.

- OBAKENG MELETSE

Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea will face off in the final at the MetLife Stadium tonight (kickoff at 21:00 SA time), each aiming to become the first champion of the competition's new era. With the stage set, both clubs have their eyes fixed on glory.

PSG are on the brink of solidifying their place as the dominant force in global football. Just over a month after claiming their maiden Uefa Champions League crown, the French giants are favorites going into the final, especially after their emphatic 4-0 demolition of Real Madrid in the semifinals.

Standing in their way is a resurgent Chelsea team that comes into the contest as underdogs but carries enough threat for an upset. The Blues have only suffered one loss throughout the campaign, and the challenge ahead against PSG will undoubtedly be their toughest test yet.