Bournemouth’s Perfect European Debut Faces Biggest Test Against AC Milan in Europa League
Justin Kluivert, Marcus Tavernier and Amine Adli scored as Bournemouth became the first English club since 1973/74 to open a European campaign with three straight wins.
- 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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