Bournemouth make Europa League debut at Real Sociedad tonight | OneFootball

Bournemouth begin their Europa League adventure tonight away to Real Sociedad, a landmark occasion for the club. Real Sociedad qualified by winning last season’s Copa del Rey, so the test should be stern.

According to Bournemouth Echo, around 2,000 supporters have travelled to the Basque Country, with a square in the Old Town filled with visiting fans.

Bournemouth will be aiming for a deep run and are regarded as one of the favourites to win the competition, with the trophy to be lifted in Frankfurt next May.

It is a moment to consider how far the club have come. Midfielder Lewis Cook spoke yesterday about that rapid rise in his pre-match press conference.

The build-up is in full swing in San Sebastián, and kick-off comes this evening. Supporters have shared tales from a former club director swapping shirts with a local barman to one fan’s lengthy route to the city.

Source: Bournemouth Echo

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