Bournemouth stuns Milan 3-0 in Europa League; Maignan sent off

Bournemouth defeated AC Milan 3-0 in the Europa League on 22 October 2026, with penalties from Justin Kluivert and Marcus Tavernier and a free kick from Amine Adli. Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan was sent off for pushing Tyler Adams in the 28th minute, significantly affecting the match's outcome. Bournemouth maintained their perfect European record while Milan slipped to 24th in the standings.

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Europa League Group Stage Match
Bournemouth scored three goals (penalties and free kick)
Milan goalkeeper sent off for violent conduct
Penalty awarded for handball by De Winter
Penalty awarded following Maignan's red card

Bournemouth secured a dominant 3-0 victory over AC Milan in the Europa League on 22 October 2026 at the Vitality Stadium, extending their perfect record in European competition. The match was decided in chaotic first-half circumstances after Milan goalkeeper and captain Mike Maignan was sent off in the 28th minute for pushing Tyler Adams in the face during a corner kick.

Bournemouth opened the scoring in the 8th minute when Justin Kluivert converted a penalty awarded for a handball by Koni De Winter. After Maignan's dismissal, Marcus Tavernier scored a second penalty in the 32nd minute. Substitute Amine Adli added a third goal with a free kick in the 84th minute. The result marked Bournemouth's third consecutive win in their debut European campaign, giving them nine points from three matches and third place in the Europa League standings.

Milan manager Ruben Amorim acknowledged the impact of early errors, stating "there was no game" after the red card. He emphasized that his team must avoid repeating such mistakes, particularly the defensive lapses on set pieces that proved costly. Amorim noted the difficulty of competing with only 10 players against a well-organized opponent like Bournemouth, and said the team would focus on their next fixture against Udinese in Serie A.

The defeat was Milan's second loss of the season, both coming in European competition. Milan remain 24th in the Europa League standings with three points from three matches. Bournemouth's victory was celebrated as historic given the seven-time European champions' storied past, with supporters unfurling a banner reading "How did we end up here?" before the match. The result extended Amorim's winless streak against Bournemouth to five matches, including three encounters during his time at Manchester United.

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Bournemouth's 3-0 Europa League victory on 22 October 2026 extends their debut European campaign to 9 points from 3 matches (third in standings), while AC Milan's second European loss this season leaves them 24th with 3 points. Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan's red card in the 28th minute for pushing Tyler Adams during a corner kick fundamentally altered match conditions and set-piece discipline. The result affects both teams' continental qualification prospects and UEFA rankings, with Milan facing immediate pressure to recover in Serie A, while Bournemouth consolidates position among Europe's tournament frontrunners in their first European season.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Match day: Bournemouth vs AC Milan, Europa League matchday 3

Oct 22, 2026

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Koni De Winter handball in Milan box awarded as penalty

Oct 26, 2026

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Milan next match: Serie A vs Udinese

Nov 5, 2026

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Bournemouth next match: Europa League vs Sparta Prague

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