The final round in Pool C of the CEV Champions League Men’s 4th Round ended with a commanding 3-0 victory for Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie over Allianz Milano in Sosnowiec. This crucial win not only secured Warta the top spot in Group C but also marked a historic first-ever qualification for the Champions League quarterfinals.
Pool C Matches:
✅ Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie – Allianz Milano 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-19)
✅ Knack Roeselare – Hypo Tirol Innsbruck 3-0 (25-20, 27-25, 25-15)
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Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie Road to Victory
Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie needed to win at least two sets to secure the group lead, but they left no room for doubt with a dominant performance. The Polish side controlled both attack and serve, finishing with a 9-4 advantage in aces.
💥 Top Scorers:
- Karol Butryn (18 points, 5 aces) – MVP
- Aaron Russell (14), Bartosz Kwolek (11) – Aluron CMC Warta
- Ferre Reggers (10) – Allianz Milano
What’s Next?
With a perfect record (17 points), Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie advances directly to the quarterfinals. Allianz Milano, finishing second (4-2, 12 points), will now fight for a spot in the next round through a playoff match.