Bournemouth face Real Sociedad in historic Europa League debut

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AFC Bournemouth will make their historic debut in the UEFA Europa League this Thursday, September 17, facing Real Sociedad at the Reale Arena in San Sebastian. The match marks the first-ever continental appearance for the English club.

Real Sociedad enters the fixture following a 3-0 loss to Atletico Madrid in La Liga. While the Spanish side qualified via their Copa del Rey success, they have faced a mixed start to their domestic campaign. Bournemouth, managed by Pellegrino Matarazzo, arrives with no fresh injury concerns, though players such as Julian Araujo and Amine Adli remain sidelined.

Portuguese defender António Silva, who recently moved from Benfica to Bournemouth, is expected to start for the visitors. The match is scheduled for 21:00 CEST (20:00 BST).

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AFC Bournemouth · António Silva · Benfica · Bournemouth · Real Sociedad · Reale Arena · UEFA Europa League

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[● 2 SOURCES] The match will take place at the Anoeta Stadium (Reale Arena). www.goal.mu · okdiario.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Real Sociedad and Bournemouth will face each other on Thursday, September 17, in the opening match of the UEFA Europa League league stage. www.goal.mu · okdiario.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Portuguese defender António Silva expressed that while he is happy at Bournemouth, he does not rule out a future return to Benfica. www.abola.pt
[○ 1 SOURCE] The match is scheduled to kick off at 21:00. okdiario.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] António Silva has started in all five matches he has played for Bournemouth. www.abola.pt