Kluivert and Rayan rock Real Sociedad as Bournemouth win on European bow

AFC Bournemouth made history on Thursday, 25 September 2026, by scoring their first-ever European goals in a victory away at Real Sociedad in San Sebastián. Justin Kluivert opened the scoring, with Rayan also getting on the scoresheet, as Bournemouth won their debut European match. The result was particularly significant as it came in the city where their manager Andoni Iraola began his career.