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Bournemouth Beat Sociedad on European Debut

Justin Kluivert and Rayan scored as Bournemouth opened their European campaign with a 2-1 win, despite a late Sociedad rally.

  • On Thursday, Bournemouth secured a 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad in their first-ever European fixture, marking their Europa League debut in the Basque Country.
  • The Cherries' European appearance marks a historic rise from League Two in 2010, with the club finishing sixth in the Premier League last season under former manager Andoni Iraola.
  • Kluivert opened the scoring after 11 minutes, and winger Rayan doubled the lead within 20 minutes with a header, while Evanilson hit the post as Bournemouth dominated the first half.
  • Sergio Gomez reduced the deficit with a cross for Real Sociedad, but goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic made two fine late saves to secure Bournemouth's victory.
  • Real Sociedad has endured an inconsistent start to their LaLiga campaign, winning two of six matches, while Bris said of Bournemouth, "We deserve to be where we are.
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In just 20 minutes, the Bournemouth gave him a folder on the way back from the Royal Society to Europe. The English team, debuting in the Europa League, arrived in Anoeta with a slight favoritism, also provoked by the eleven that took out Matarazzo. With Oyarzabal as leader, but without Guedes, Kubo, Sucic or Soler, the Donostiarras fell ... Continue reading "The Bournemouth surprises in Anoeta at the premiere of the Real Society in the Europa L…

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Algemeen Dagblad broke the news in Rotterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the) on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
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