Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie Defeats Knack Roeselare 3-0
Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie secured a commanding 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-18) victory over Knack Roeselare in the 4th round of the CEV Champions League, maintaining their unbeaten streak and leading Group C. Top performers included Karol Butryn (13 points), Aaron Russell (13), Jurij Gladyr (11), and Mateusz Bieniek (11) for Aluron, while Erik Siksna scored 10 points for Knack. Aluron excelled in attack and service, delivering seven aces to Knack’s two and outblocking them 8-6. Jurij Gladyr was named MVP with an impressive performance: 67% attack success, three aces, and four blocks.
This marks Aluron’s fourth consecutive win, following victories against Hypo Tirol Innsbruck (3-0), Knack Roeselare (3-0), and Allianz Milano (3-2). They will face Hypo Tirol Innsbruck again on January 14.
Olympiacos Stays in Contention with Dominant Win
Olympiacos kept their playoff hopes alive with a 3-0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-19) win over Giesen, driven by Aleksandar Atanasijević’s 18-point performance, including four aces and one block. The Greek team holds a 2-2 record in Group E, alongside Fenerbahçe, with Monza leading at 4-0. Crucial matches await in January after the holiday break.
Halkbank Sweeps České Budějovice to Stay in the Race
Halkbank earned a crucial 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-18) win against České Budějovice, improving their record to 2-2. Their upcoming match against Saint-Nazaire on January 15 could determine their playoff fate.
Allianz Milano Triumphs Over Hypo Tirol Innsbruck in a Tight Match
Allianz Milano defeated Hypo Tirol Innsbruck 3-0 (25-19, 32-30, 26-24) in front of an enthusiastic home crowd. Ferre Reggers led Milano with 16 points, earning the MVP title. Despite Innsbruck’s solid 54% attack efficiency, Milano’s superior blocking and serving clinched the victory. Milano now looks poised for the next stage with strong performances in Group B.
