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Bournemouth Beat Real Sociedad 2-1 in Europa Debut

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 2:32 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

AFC Bournemouth defeated Real Sociedad 2-1 in their Europa League debut in Spain.
Justin Kluivert scored in the 11th minute, Bournemouth’s first ever European goal.
Goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic made two late saves, including a stoppage-time stop.
Around 2,000 Bournemouth fans travelled to San Sebastián, the club’s farthest competitive away trip.

History

Historical Context

On 26 May 1999 Manchester United won the Champions League 2–1 over Bayern Munich with injury-time goals, completing England’s first treble and prompting a half-million-person city celebration. In May 2024 AFC Bournemouth made their Europa League debut in San Sebastián, scoring their first European goal through Justin Kluivert and beating Real Sociedad 2–1.

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Story summary

AFC Bournemouth defeated Real Sociedad 2-1 in their Europa League debut in Spain.
Justin Kluivert scored in the 11th minute, Bournemouth’s first ever European goal.
Goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic made two late saves, including a stoppage-time stop.
Around 2,000 Bournemouth fans travelled to San Sebastián, the club’s farthest competitive away trip.

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