Erik ten Hag's managerial debut for Bayer Leverkusen took a dismal turn as his side suffered a humbling 5-1 defeat to Flamengo U20s in Rio de Janeiro, marking a tough start after replacing Xabi Alonso.
Chelsea defied all odds, delivering a stunning 3-0 defeat to heavily favored PSG in the Club World Cup final in New Jersey. Spearheaded by Cole Palmer's brilliance, Enzo Maresca's tactical masterclass secured Chelsea's second global title, signaling a new era of promise.
