Rayan's achievement came in the first round of the group stage of the Liga Europa, as Bournemouth defeated Real Sociedad 2-1. The Brazilian forward scored the second goal for Bournemouth, with Justin Kluivert opening the scoring eight minutes earlier and Sergio Gómez equalizing in the second half. Rayan's goal was the result of a beautiful cross from Alex Scott, which he headed into the net.
This was Rayan's second goal of the season for Bournemouth, following his first goal in the third round of the English League Cup against Lincoln City. The 20-year-old has been playing in European football for two seasons, having previously played for Vasco. Rayan joined Bournemouth in January and signed a five-and-a-half-year contract.
Bournemouth's victory marked the team's first match in UEFA competitions, having secured a continental spot after a standout campaign in the English Championship last season. The team celebrated their win on social media, describing it as a night they would never forget.