Matchday 5 of the Women’s Champions League delivered intense action as teams battled for playoff positions. From thrilling five-set duels to dominant sweeps, the competition reached new heights.
Pool A
Two matches await on January 9: Marica Plovdiv vs. DevelopRes Rzeszów and Mladost Zagreb vs. A. Carraro Imoco Conegliano. Rzeszów must win to stay in the race for top spot, while Conegliano looks to extend their dominance.
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Pool B
- SSC Palmberg Schwerin 3:2 Levallois Paris Saint-Cloud
Schwerin edged Paris in a gripping five-set match, with Elles Dambrink, Anne Hölzig Leana Grozer leading the charge. - OK Tent Obrenovac vs. Eczacibasi Dynavit Istanbul (January 9): Eczacibasi remains a strong favorite.
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Pool C
- VakifBank Istanbul 3:0 Calcit Kamnik
VakifBank delivered another flawless performance. - Numia Vero Volley Milano 3:0 AJM FC Porto
Milano, led by MVP Helena Cazaute, secured their playoff spot.
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Pool D
- Fenerbahce Istanbul 3:1 Grot Budowlani Łódź
Fenerbahce recovered from a slow start to dominate. - Vasas Budapest 3:0 Neptunes Nantes
Taylor Denise Bannister’s 15 points eliminated Nantes from the tournament.
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Pool E
- Scandicci 3:0 CSO Voluntari
Scandicci cruised to the quarterfinals, led by MVP Ana Carolina Da Silva (Carol). - Stuttgart 3:1 Bielsko-Biała
Stuttgart’s win complicates Bielsko-Biała’s playoff hopes, with Charlotte Krenicky earning MVP honors.
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What’s Next?
The final group-stage matches will determine the playoff picture, promising intense competition until the end.