🤯 Thursday's European football: bizarre red card and stunner; watch
European football matches in the Europa and Conference Leagues featured notable incidents, including a red card for AC Milan's goalkeeper and a standout performance by Monaco's Paris Brunner. The report highlights key match moments and player developments.
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This Thursday (22) is all about the Europa League and Conference League.
And two incidents stole the spotlight in the league-phase action in the respective tournaments.
France's undisputed first-choice goalkeeper, Maignan left Milan a man down in the 28th minute of their Europa League clash with Bournemouth.
As Justin Kluivert took a corner, he struck Tyler Adams in the face, probably while trying to push the American away.
VAR reviewed the incident, and the Rossoneri captain was shown red on English soil.
Kluivert had already put Bournemouth ahead from the penalty spot (7').
And things got worse for Milan when Marcus Tavernier also scored a penalty (32').
German forward Paris Brunner is the star of Monaco's 2026/2027 side under Filipe LuÃs.
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