Bournemouth, AC Milan, Justin Kluivert and Mike Maignan
22 October 2026
Bournemouth recorded one of the biggest victories in their history by defeating seven-time European champions AC Milan 3-0 at the Vitality Stadium. The Premier League club continued its perfect start to its debut European campaign, winning all three matches so far.
Justin Kluivert opened the scoring as Bournemouth dominated the early stages. Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan was sent off in the 27th minute, leaving the visitors with ten players. Bournemouth capitalised on the numerical advantage and added two more goals, including a late free-kick from Amine Adli. The victory followed European wins against Real Sociedad and Sturm Graz, marking a remarkable milestone for a club that faced liquidation in 2008.