Europa League draw: Bournemouth, Sunderland get glamour ties with AC Milan
Summary
English football clubs Bournemouth and Sunderland have been drawn against AC Milan in the Europa League group stage. Both teams are playing in European competitions for the first time in decades or ever, with matches scheduled across Europe, and the season will finish with a final in Frankfurt in 2027.Key Facts
- Bournemouth will play AC Milan at home and face teams from Czech Republic, Austria, Israel, Spain, Czech Republic, and Norway.
- Sunderland's first European competition since 1973 includes a trip to Milan and matches against clubs from Belgium, the Netherlands, Croatia, Bulgaria, Poland, and Portugal.
- Crystal Palace and Celtic are also competing in the Europa League with matches against various European teams.
- The Europa League group stage matches start on September 16 and 17, 2024.
- The Europa League final will be in Frankfurt, Germany, on May 26, 2027.
- Aston Villa won last season’s Europa League final.
- Brighton represents the Premier League in the Conference League, playing teams from Monaco, Romania, Lithuania, Greece, Spain, and the Czech Republic.
- The Conference League final is planned for June 2, 2027, in Istanbul, Turkey.
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