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Bournemouth faces Real Sociedad in Europa League, Man City meets Norwich

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:44 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Bournemouth faces Real Sociedad in Europa League, Man City meets Norwich

Summary

Bournemouth kicks off its Europa League campaign at Real Sociedad on September 17, seeking to improve after a slow start in the Premier League. Captain Adam Smith emphasizes the need for humility and focus. Real Sociedad returns to European competition after a year off, having qualified by winning the Spanish Cup. In the League Cup, Manchester City takes on Norwich City, a Championship team, to conclude the third round.

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By the Numbers

•Bournemouth starts Europa League group stage against Real Sociedad.
•Marco Rose is the head coach of Bournemouth.
•Real Sociedad qualified by winning the Spanish Cup.
•Manchester City faces Norwich City in League Cup match.
•Crystal Palace also begins their European campaign against Lech Poznań.

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9:44 AMYahoo Sports — Bournemouth begins European campaign against Real Sociedad, Man City meets Norwich in League Cup

What they're saying

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Bournemouth enjoyed a record season to finish sixth in the Premier League and Marco Rose’s side hopes its opening European game in San Sebastian is a chance to put behind a slow and winless start to this campaign. “We need to stay humble and concentrate on each game,” Bournemouth captain Adam Smith said.
— Yahoo Sportsby The Associated Press

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