Europa League
Milan drowns under rain and Maignan's dismissal in Bournemouth
Milan fell 3-0 to Bournemouth in matchday three of the Europa League group stage, played on 22 October 2026 under torrential rain. French goalkeeper Mike MAIGNAN received a red card after pushing Tyler Adams, a decision confirmed by referee Vassilis Fotias.
Milan rotations and absences
Rúben Amorim opted for a rotated lineup, leaving Gonçalo Ramos, Saelemaekers, Chukwueze and Gabbia out. On the bench remained Luka Modrić, Adrien Rabiot and Christian Pulisic, without coming on. The Portuguese coach sought freshness, but the absence of his forwards reduced Milan's attacking capability.
Marco Rose, Bournemouth's manager, also made changes, giving rest to players such as Rayan. Despite being immersed in the lower end of the Premier League, the 'Cherries' keep a full set of points in the Europa League and are part of the group's top five.
The first goal came in the eighth minute, when Justin Kluivert beat Mike MAIGNAN and struck the net with a shot from the penalty spot. The goal opened the scoring and left Milan chasing an equaliser from the start of the match.
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Penalty, dismissal and Bournemouth dominance
In the thirty‑second minute, Marcus Tavernier converted a penalty after the foul on Koni De Winter. The same referee, Vassilis Fotias, showed the second yellow card to Mike MAIGNAN for pushing Tyler Adams, which turned into a straight red. Twenty‑one‑year‑old Lorenzo Torriani replaced the sent‑off goalkeeper.
The second half continued to be dominated by Bournemouth, who extended their lead in the eighty‑fourth minute with a powerful free‑kick from Amine Adli. Torriani prevented a larger rout by deflecting a header from Rayan. Milan, with ten men, barely managed to contain the rain and the pressure.
With the defeat, Milan were left without points after three group‑stage matchdays, while Bournemouth keep their full points tally and sit among the top five of the group. In Serie A, the red‑and‑black side occupies the twenty‑fourth place, the last that allows access to the playoffs. According to the analysis by Alastair Grant and Jordi Archs for International Football, Milan's next opponent will be Ferencváros.
Rúben Amorim will have to reshuffle his squad for the upcoming fixtures against Udinese, Bologna and Inter, as Chukwueze remains out with a hip injury that will be reassessed in two weeks. Gonçalo Ramos, for his part, passed the thigh tests without showing any damage. Milan's previous results in the Europa League include a 0‑2 loss to Benfica and a 0‑4 victory over Salzburg.