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Bournemouth beat 10-man Milan 3-0 in Europa League

Published 22 October 2026

Bournemouth beat AC Milan 3-0 in the Europa League on Thursday, making it three victories from three matches in the club’s debut campaign in the competition. The home side scored twice before halftime and added a late free kick after Milan goalkeeper and captain Mike Maignan was sent off. Justin Kluivert converted Bournemouth’s first penalty, awarded after a video review found the ball had struck Koni De Winter’s raised hand. Marcus Tavernier scored from the spot for the second goal after Maignan was dismissed for striking Tyler Adams in the face at a corner. Milan played with 10 men for more than an hour. Amine Adli sealed the result with a free kick in the 84th minute. Bournemouth had further chances, including a late effort by substitute Rayan that Milan goalkeeper Lorenzo Torriani saved. Milan did not record a shot on target, according to one match report. The result extended Bournemouth’s winning start after victories over Real Sociedad and Sturm Graz. The three wins also made the club the first English side to win its first three European fixtures since Sunderland in the 1973-74 season, according to one report. Maignan’s dismissal changed the balance of the match, but...

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