Bournemouth win 2-1 at Real Sociedad on European debut

Bournemouth beat Real Sociedad 2-1 at Anoeta on 17 September 2026 in Matchday 1 of the Europa League league phase. Justin Kluivert scored after 10 minutes 43 seconds, Rayan headed a second from Alex Scott's cross. Sergio Gomez replied. Djordje Petrovic made two late saves from Orri Oskarsson. Andoni Iraola led the club's first European match after a 127-year wait.