Juventus, Palace cruise to Europa League wins, Bournemouth beat Sociedad
LONDON: Juventus began their quest for Europa League glory with a 5-0 thrashing of NEC Nijmegen, while Bournemouth secured an impressive victory at Real Sociedad on their European debut on Thursday.
Juventus kicked off their Europa League campaign with a dominant 5-0 victory over NEC Nijmegen in Italy. Bournemouth, making their European debut, secured an impressive 2-1 triumph against Real Sociedad in Spain. Crystal Palace put on an impressive display, defeating Lech Poznan 4-0 in Poland. Celtic, however, struggled to overcome Ferencvaros 3-1 in Hungary.
Juventus, aiming for a return to Europe's elite competitions, overcame a 30-year trophy drought in Turin, while AC Milan fell short, losing to Benfica 2-0. Bournemouth's Marco Rose led his side to a memorable win on their European stage, with fans celebrating the historic victory. Palace's clean sweep included a win over eight sides, while Celtic's defensive shortcomings were once again highlighted against Ferencvaros. Besiktas continued their winning streak with a 4-1 victory over Marseille in Turkey.
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