Bournemouth Europa League Odds: Cherries Handed AC Milan Test on European Debut
Bournemouth are preparing for the biggest European adventure in their history, with a first-ever continental campaign secured after Andoni Iraola guided the Cherries to sixth in the Premier League last season
Iraola has since left for pastures new, with former Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig boss Marco Rose taking charge at the Vitality Stadium this summer.
Rose’s first taste of continental football as Cherries boss is about to get real: Friday’s Europa League league-phase draw handed his side a set of fixtures ranging from a trip to Serie A giants AC Milan to Nordic minnows Lillestrøm.
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Bournemouth’s Europa League Group Matches
Bournemouth’s league-phase draw is headlined by a home date with AC Milan, plus tough away trips across four different countries.
| Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|
| AC Milan | Home |
| Real Sociedad | Away |
| Viktoria Plzen | Home |
| Sparta Prague | Away |
| Sturm Graz | Home |
| Celta Vigo | Away |
| Hapoel Be'er Sheva | Home |
| Lillestrom | Away |
The standout fixture is undoubtedly a blockbuster night at the Vitality Stadium, where AC Milan, seven-time European champions, visit a Bournemouth side that were playing League Two football as recently as 2015.
Bournemouth also travel to Spain to face Real Sociedad and to the Czech Republic for a tie with Sparta Prague, giving Marco Rose’s side a genuine continental education in their first season in Europe.
What Happens Next
Bournemouth’s league-phase fixtures and kick-off times will be confirmed by UEFA in the coming days.
Matchday 1 across the competition runs 16-17 September 2026.
