Sunderland and Bournemouth Draw AC Milan in Europa League
· Sports · BBC Sport, Al Jazeera
Sunderland will face AC Milan at the San Siro as part of their first European campaign since 1973. Bournemouth, making their debut in European competition, will host the Italian side at home during the league phase. Crystal Palace, the reigning Conference League winners, have been drawn against Lyon, Real Sociedad, and Besiktas. Meanwhile, Scottish champions Celtic will compete against Marseille, Benfica, and Besiktas following their exit from the Champions League. Brighton and Hearts have also learned their Conference League opponents, with both clubs scheduled to face AS Monaco.
Why it matters
The draw sets up high-profile European fixtures for English and Scottish clubs, significantly impacting their seasonal schedules and competitive standing in continental football.
Read the original report — BBC Sport
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