Bournemouth prepares for Europa League debut against Real Sociedad
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:01 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Bournemouth faces Real Sociedad on September 17 in their inaugural Europa League match at Estadio Municipal de Anoeta. Manager Marco Rose emphasized the significance of this moment for the club and fans, calling the achievement of reaching Europe monumental. Bournemouth, still seeking their first win of the season after three draws in the Premier League, has included Ben Gannon-Doak in the squad following an injury to Eli Junior Kroupi. Rose highlighted the challenge posed by Real Sociedad, noting their intensity and quality, and expressed confidence in his team as they look to create a memorable evening for supporters in San Sebastián.
- •Bournemouth's first European match is on September 17 against Real Sociedad.
- •Marco Rose cites the club's historic achievement and its importance to fans.
- •Bournemouth has drawn their last three matches in the Premier League.
- •Ben Gannon-Doak replaces the injured Eli Junior Kroupi in the squad.
- •Rose anticipates a strong challenge from Real Sociedad's quality and intensity.
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Europa League favourites? Bournemouth start historic campaign with memorable away win
- 6:15 AMYahoo Sports — Rise of the Cherries: The secret behind Bournemouth’s journey from League Two to European football
- 5:50 AMYahoo Sports — Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth – Match preview and team news
- 5:21 PMYahoo Sports — Rose on Gannon-Doak, a 'special' European bow and Real Sociedad
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Rose embracing ‘special’ moment as Bournemouth prepare for European debut
"Bournemouth boss Marco Rose has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Europa League opener against Real Sociedad at Estadio Municipal de Anoeta (kick-off 20:00 BST). Bournemouth are playing European football for the first time in the club's history and Rose said he can "feel how special this moment is" for the supporters. Ben Gannon-Doak replaced the injured Eli Junior Kroupi in Bournemouth's Europa League squad this week.
"EUROPA LEAGUE: Bournemouth take on Real Sociedad in their first-ever European game on Thursday night, writes Lawrence Ostlere. In their journey from League Two, the club have become one of the smartest operators in the game
"Bournemouth is set to play its first-ever European match as they travel away from home to face Real Sociedad in their opening Europa League fixture on Thursday.Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth – Match ...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 10:01 PMEuropa League favourites? Bournemouth start historic campaign with memorable away win
Real Sociedad 1-2 Bournemouth: Justin Kluivert scored the Cherries’ first-ever European goal in a porfessional victory in San Sebastian
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 6:15 AMRise of the Cherries: The secret behind Bournemouth’s journey from League Two to European football
EUROPA LEAGUE: Bournemouth take on Real Sociedad in their first-ever European game on Thursday night, writes Lawrence Ostlere. In their journey from League Two, the club have become one of the smartest operators in the game
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 5:50 AMReal Sociedad vs Bournemouth – Match preview and team news
Bournemouth is set to play its first-ever European match as they travel away from home to face Real Sociedad in their opening Europa League fixture on Thursday.Real Sociedad vs Bournemouth – Match ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 5:21 PMRose on Gannon-Doak, a 'special' European bow and Real Sociedad
Bournemouth boss Marco Rose has been speaking to the media before Thursday's Europa League opener against Real Sociedad at Estadio Municipal de Anoeta (kick-off 20:00 BST). Bournemouth are playing European football for the first time in the club's history and Rose said he can "feel how special this moment is" for the supporters. Ben Gannon-Doak replaced the injured Eli Junior Kroupi in Bournemouth's Europa League squad this week.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 4:45 PMRose embracing ‘special’ moment as Bournemouth prepare for European debut
Bournemouth manager Marco Rose says his squad will try to create a special night for the fans against Real Sociedad. Tomorrow’s Europa League opener in San Sebastián will be The Cherries first appe...
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