Overview

• Chelsea’s 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the expanded Club World Cup final underscored the effectiveness of Cueva’s set-piece tactics
• Enzo Maresca praised Cueva’s alternative attacking strategies before the semifinal but then declined to address his coach’s contributions after the final
• Bernardo Cueva has served as Chelsea’s specialist for dead-ball situations since mid-2024 after helping Brentford gain promotion to the Premier League
• Cueva’s previous roles include coordinating sports intelligence at Guadalajara from 2017 to 2020—where he won Liga MX, Copa MX and Concacaf titles—and collaborating with Norway’s national team
• Media outlets and football federations, including interest from the Mexican federation’s expert council, are monitoring Cueva’s growing tactical influence