Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia wrapped up the CEV Champions League group stage with a tough 2-3 loss to Halkbank Ankara (26-28, 25-14, 25-15, 18-25, 12-15). Despite the defeat, Perugia still finished at the top of Pool D, securing direct quarterfinal spot.
Match Top Scorers:
✅ Perugia’s Top Scorers: Ben Tara (23 pts), Ishikawa (19 pts), Semeniuk (19 pts)
✅ Halkbank’s Top Scorers: Sotola (18 pts), Kooy (16 pts), Leal Hidalgo (12 pts)
✅ Total Match Time: 127 minutes
- CEV CL M: Jastrzębski Węgiel Sweeps SVG Luneburg to Finish Group Stage Unbeaten
- CEV CL M: Perugia Falls to Halkbank but Keeps Pool D Top Spot
- CEV CL M: Pool C – Zawiercie Dominates Milano to Secure Historic Quarterfinal Spot
- CEV CL M: Pool B- Monza Reaches Quarterfinals, Olympiacos Stuns Fenerbahçe
- CEV CL M: Pool A – Warszawa Stays Perfect, ACH Volley Scores First Win
Meanwhile, Saint-Nazaire made history by reaching the playoffs in their first-ever Champions League season. A dominant 3-0 win over Ceske Budejovice, paired with Fenerbahçe’s five-set loss to Olympiacos, secured their spot in the next round as the best third placed team, where they will face the Greek powerhouse.
