Bournemouth backed as joint Europa League favourites after Real Sociedad win | OneFootball

Bournemouth have been backed as joint Europa League favourites after a historic 2-1 win at Real Sociedad, with Oddschecker listing them at 7/1 alongside Juventus. According to Bournemouth Echo, 46 per cent of Europa League winner bets in the past 12 hours have gone on the Cherries.

A betting surge reportedly followed the victory in San Sebastián, with their price cut from 12/1 on the platform, which collates prices from more than 25 UK bookmakers.

Justin Kluivert opened the scoring after 11 minutes, Rayan doubled the lead on 20, and Bournemouth held on despite a late Sociedad push. It was the club’s first European win in their 127-year history.

They are the 38th English club to feature in a major European competition, and six of the nine English debutants this century have won their opening match.

Manager Marco Rose praised the intensity and described the first half as brilliant as his side withstood late pressure. He also lauded the travelling support in Gipuzkoa.

Source: Bournemouth Echo

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