Espérance Face €1 Billion Gap in High-Stakes Clash vs Chelsea

As Espérance Sportive de Tunis prepares to play English superpower Chelsea in the last group stage match of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, they are facing one of their most difficult opponents to date.

Date & Venue

The decisive fixture will be held on Wednesday at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, USA, with kickoff set for 1:00 AM GMT (2:00 AM Tunisian time).

Do-or-Die Battle

With Flamengo already qualified as group leaders, this match will determine the second team from Group D to reach the Round of 16. A win is a must for both Chelsea and Espérance.

Staggering Market Value Gap

According to Transfermarkt, Chelsea arrive with the group’s highest market value at a jaw-dropping €1.06 billion, while Espérance’s squad is valued at just €20.4 million—a difference of nearly €1.04 billion.

Key Players

• Chelsea:
  • Cole Palmer – €120M
  • Moisés Caicedo – €90M
  • Enzo Fernández – €75M
    
• Espérance:
  • Yan Sass – €1.8M
  • Youssef Belaili – €1.7M
  • Mohamed Amine Tougai – €1.5M
  • Yassine Meriah – €1.2M

Clash of Worlds

Despite the financial chasm, Espérance are determined to fight for Tunisia’s pride and shock the football world. Wednesday’s clash is more than a game—it’s a test of resilience against European elite power.