Bournemouth secure away win against Real Sociedad in Europa League
Bournemouth defeated Real Sociedad 2-1 in their Europa League opening match on September 17, 2026.
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In the opening round of the 2026/27 Europa League main stage, English side Bournemouth secured a vital 2-1 victory away against Real Sociedad.
Marco Rose's team took control early in the encounter. Justin Kluivert opened the scoring in the 13th minute, and Ryan added a second just seven minutes later, giving the visitors a commanding lead before the half-time break.
The hosts attempted to mount a comeback in the second half, but could only find one goal through Sergio Gomez in the 58th minute. Despite the pressure, the visitors held firm to take all three points back to England.
The result marks a strong start for the team in the new-look European competition, positioning them well in the early stages of the tournament table.