Bournemouth’s Perfect European Debut Faces Biggest Test Against AC Milan in Europa League
Milan were reduced to 10 men after goalkeeper Mike Maignan was sent off, and Bournemouth scored three times to stay perfect in Europe.
- On Thursday, October 22, 2026, AFC Bournemouth defeated AC Milan 3-0 at Vitality Stadium, securing a historic third consecutive victory in their inaugural Europa League campaign.
- Inspired by the iconic red-and-black stripes adopted in 1971 to mirror their visitors, the Cherries transformed from a 2008 side facing a 17-point deduction and liquidation to a European contender.
- AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan received a straight red card after shoving Tyler Adams in the face during a corner; Marcus Tavernier and Justin Kluivert converted penalties, while Amine Adli sealed the 3-0 result with a late free-kick.
- Bournemouth manager Marco Rose saw his squad dominate tactically, while AC Milan manager Ruben Amorim, formerly of Manchester United, watched his team fail to register a single shot on target.
- Nine points from three matches position the Cherries atop the Europa League standings. Bournemouth Mayor Roberto Rocca, a Milan-born resident, reinforced local pride, saying "my heart now is mainly for Bournemouth.
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