Bournemouth triumphed 3-0 over AC Milan in a dominant Europa League display.

The UEFA Europa League League Phase fixture took place on 22 October 2026 at Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth. The home side entered the match with the aim of securing three points, while AC Milan travelled to the south coast hoping to stay competitive in the European campaign.

How it unfolded

The opening stages were dramatic. In the 8th minute, Justin Kluivert stepped up to convert a penalty, sending the ball low to the bottom right corner and giving Bournemouth an early lead. The goal set the tone and forced AC Milan to chase the game.

Six minutes later, Bournemouth’s Bafodé Diakité received a yellow card for a bad foul, his first booking of the evening.

The match took a decisive turn in the 27th minute when AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan was shown a straight red card for violent conduct. The dismissal left Milan with ten men for the bulk of the second half, shifting the balance firmly in Bournemouth’s favour.

Two minutes after the sending-off, Tyler Adams was booked for Bournemouth, picking up a yellow card.

Just five minutes later, in the 32nd minute, Marcus Tavernier restored Bournemouth’s composure by converting a second penalty, this time with his left foot to the bottom left corner, extending the lead to 2-0.

AC Milan’s Pervis Estupiñán was cautioned in the 35th minute for a bad foul, adding to the visitors’ disciplinary woes.

The second half saw further bookings. Fikayo Tomori was shown a yellow card in the 63rd minute for a bad foul, and Koni De Winter received the same treatment in the 81st minute, also for a bad foul.

Despite the growing deficit, Bournemouth continued to press. In the 84th minute, Amine Adli scored from a free-kick, striking the ball with his left foot into the bottom left corner to complete the scoring and seal a 3-0 victory.

Standout performers

  • Justin Kluivert opened the scoring from the penalty spot, providing the early impetus for Bournemouth.
  • Marcus Tavernier added a second penalty, demonstrating composure under pressure.
  • Amine Adli delivered the final goal from a well-taken free kick, showcasing set-piece expertise.

Match facts

  • Final score: AFC Bournemouth 3-0 AC Milan
  • Scorers: Justin Kluivert (8'), Marcus Tavernier (32'), Amine Adli (84')
  • Bookings: Bafodé Diakité (16'), Tyler Adams (29'), Pervis Estupiñán (35'), Fikayo Tomori (63'), Koni De Winter (81')
  • Sending-off: Mike Maignan (27') – straight red for violent conduct
  • Venue: Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth

What it means

The three-nil win gives AFC Bournemouth three points and a strong statement in the Europa League, while AC Milan return home with a loss and will need to regroup after playing most of the match a man down.