Blues Shine on Final Night of Euro 2025 Group Qualifying Action

Chelsea players had a significant impact on the final night of Euro 2025 group qualifying action, with several Blues shining on the international stage. In a crucial Group A3 qualifier between Sweden and England, five Chelsea players started the match, including goalkeepers Hannah Hampton and Zecira Musovic who both kept clean sheets in a hard-fought 0-0 draw.

England secured qualification for the finals with this result, thanks in part to the solid defensive performances of Chelsea’s Millie Bright and Jess Carter. Carter, who played at left-back, engaged in a high-quality duel with her Chelsea teammate Johanna Rytting Kaneryd, who represented Sweden.

Despite Sweden’s efforts, England managed to secure the point they needed to secure a top two finish in the group, leaving Sweden to settle for a place in the play-offs. Nathalie Bjorn, another Chelsea player, made a late appearance for Sweden, while Niamh Charles and Aggie Beever-Jones remained on the bench for the Lionesses.

In other group action, France suffered a surprising 3-1 defeat to the Republic of Ireland, although Les Bleues had already secured their spot in the finals. Chelsea players Sandy Baltimore and Eve Perisset were in action for France, with Baltimore being substituted at half-time in a disappointing match for the visitors.

Meanwhile, in Group A1, Norway and the Netherlands battled to a 1-1 draw, with Chelsea’s Guro Reiten starting for Norway and Wieke Kaptein featuring for the Dutch side. The result secured the Netherlands’ place at the Euros, while Norway will have to navigate the play-offs later this year.

Sjoeke Nusken’s Germany signed off with a 4-0 win over Austria in Group A4, with Nusken coming off the bench to feature in the victory. Chelsea’s Nicky Evrard watched from the bench as Belgium suffered a 2-0 defeat to Spain, finishing third in their group and needing to rely on the play-offs for a chance at the finals.

Overall, Chelsea players made a significant impact on the final night of Euro 2025 group qualifying, with many now looking ahead to the upcoming play-offs and the potential to represent their countries in Switzerland next year.