The CEV Champions League Men’s Pool 4th Round, Pool B has wrapped up. MINT Vero Volley Monza secured a direct quarterfinal spot, while Olympiacos ONEX pulled off a dramatic victory in Istanbul to keep their championship hopes alive.
Monza Makes History with Quarterfinal Berth
In a thrilling home match, MINT Vero Volley Monza defeated Helios Grizzlys Giesen 3-1 (23-25, 25-22, 25-19, 25-22), securing the top spot in Pool B and a direct ticket to the quarterfinals.
MVP Diego Frascio shined with 14 points, while Rohrs (17 points) and Averill (10 points) played important roles in Monza’s dominant comeback. The match also saw a special moment for Woo Jin Lee, who scored his first-ever Champions League point.
Frascio shared his excitement after the game:
“It was an incredible match! We started slow but came back strong. Winning MVP for the first time feels amazing. Huge thanks to my team and our fans for the support!”
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Olympiacos Shocks Fenerbahçe in Istanbul Thriller
Meanwhile, Olympiacos ONEX delivered a huge 3-2 upset over Fenerbahçe (25-27, 25-22, 25-20, 25-27, 15-17) in Istanbul, securing a playoff spot and eliminating their Turkish rivals.
🔥 Aleksandar Atanasijević (20 points) and a clutch block by Anestis Dalakouras sealed the victory in a nail-biting fifth set. With this win, Olympiacos moves forward, keeping their Champions League dream alive.
What’s Next?
✅ Monza advances straight to the quarterfinals as Pool B champions.
✅ Olympiacos enters the playoffs, aiming for a spot in the final eight.
