The CEV Champions League’s fourth-round matches have concluded, and the continent’s elite volleyball squads are now turning their attention to domestic battles. Turkish powerhouses Eczacibasi Dynavit Istanbul, VakifBank Istanbul, and Fenerbahce Medicana Istanbul secured effortless victories in their third matches, solidifying their positions at the top of the tournament’s charts. As the first half of the group stage wraps up, teams across Europe prepare for pivotal national league clashes.
VakifBank Istanbul impressed with a dominant 3-0 win (25-19, 25-18, 25-17) against Numia Vero Volley Milano at the VakıfBank Spor Sarayı. Marina Markova, the match’s MVP, led her team with 18 points, further proving her prowess as VakifBank’s top scorer with 31 points across two matches. VakifBank’s victory strengthens their standing in the Champions League and sets the stage for continued success.
Elsewhere, FC Porto defeated Calcit Kamnik 3-0 (25-20, 25-18, 25-18) in a historic meeting, marking the first Women’s Champions League clash between Slovenian and Portuguese teams. FC Porto’s cohesive performance left Calcit Kamnik unable to keep up, showcasing the Portuguese team’s rising potential.
In Pool A, Croatia’s Mladost Zagreb faced another defeat, losing 1-3 (17-25, 25-18, 22-25, 15-21) to Bulgaria’s Maritza Plovdiv in a home match at Dom odbojke Bojan Stranić. This marks Mladost’s third consecutive loss.
PGE Grot Budowlani Łódź’s defeated Vasas Obuda Budapest 3-0 in their third match of the Women’s Champions League Pool D, showcasing clear dominance in every set and securing their second win.
