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Sunderland, Bournemouth drawn against AC Milan in Europa League

From The Punch · () English

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  • Sunderland and Bournemouth will face AC Milan in the Europa League league phase.
  • Both English clubs are making their return to or debut in European competition.
  • Crystal Palace faces a challenging draw against Lyon, Real Sociedad, and Besiktas.

Sunderland and Bournemouth will face Italian giants AC Milan in the upcoming Europa League league phase. The draw, announced Friday, places the English clubs against the seven-time European champions in their respective campaigns.

For Sunderland, this marks a significant return to European football after a long absence, with their last campaign dating back to 1973. The "Black Cats" will travel to the iconic San Siro stadium as part of their eight league-phase matches. Bournemouth, meanwhile, will be making their debut in European competition, also facing AC Milan at home and Spanish side Real Sociedad among their opponents.

Crystal Palace, another Premier League club participating in the Europa League, has been handed a particularly tough draw. They are set to compete against Lyon, Real Sociedad, and Besiktas. This season marks Palace's first appearance in the Europa League after a previous demotion due to multi-club ownership rules.

Scottish champions Celtic also dropped into the Europa League after a disappointing Champions League play-off tie. The league phase will feature eight matches for each participating team, offering a substantial platform for these clubs to test their mettle on the European stage.

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