In a thrilling night of CEV Champions League action, Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia and Saint Nazaire claimed impressive victories in Pool D. Perugia swept Jihostroj České Budějovice with a commanding 3-0 win, driven by MVP Oleh Plotnytskyi, who led with 13 points. Their strong teamwork brought them set victories at 25-16, 25-23, and 25-22.
Meanwhile, Saint Nazaire delivered a heart-stopping performance against Halkbank, edging out a 3-2 victory in a five-set marathon. The French side clinched the final set 26-24, wrapping up an intense 25-22, 28-30, 18-25, 25-20, and 26-24 scoreline.