Chelsea Block PSG's Historic Quest for Glory

Paris Saint-Germain are aiming to make another stride toward making history as they prepare to meet Chelsea in Sunday night's Club World Cup final.

The reigning European champions are positioned to become the inaugural team to achieve the 'septet'—capturing seven trophies within a single calendar year. While two clubs in football history have secured 'sextuples', never before has claiming seven major honors been achievable.

Pep Guardiola's legendary Barcelona squad from 2009 and Hansi Flick's Bayern Munich team in 2020 both secured their domestic league championships, national cups, domestic super cups, alongside the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and Club World Cup.

Luis Enrique's PSG have already secured four championships. They cruised to another Ligue 1 title, overcame Reims in the Coupe de France final, narrowly defeated Monaco in the Trophée des Champions and demolished Inter 5–0 in what was the most lopsided Champions League final ever witnessed.

Three more trophies remain within reach, and they're anticipated to claim their fifth at MetLife Stadium when they clash with the Blues to conclude the inaugural edition of Gianni Infantino's restructured Club World Cup.

Their excellence has been evident throughout their time in the United States this summer, securing an impressive 4–0 triumph over European giants Real Madrid to reach the final.

Success in the Champions League ensures they'll meet Europa League champions Tottenham Hotspur in next month's Super Cup for their sixth title, with history potentially being written at year's end when they participate in the Intercontinental Cup. PSG are among five clubs confirmed for December's tournament, joined by Al Ahli, Cruz Azul, Pyramids, Auckland City and the Copa Libertadores champions.

Having both a Club World Cup and Intercontinental Cup within the same year has created this extraordinary opportunity, providing Enrique's PSG the chance to cement their legendary status.

Guardiola's Barcelona are celebrated by many as the greatest club team of the modern era, yet the Parisians have an opportunity to surpass their achievements from 16 years past. Securing seven titles in one calendar year would certainly establish them among the all-time elite.