Olympiacos Piraeus secured a historic spot in the CEV Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since 2001, defeating Saint-Nazaire VB Atlantique 3-1 (25-19, 18-25, 25-23, 25-21) in the decisive second-leg match. The Greek powerhouse had also won the first leg with the same score, sealing their qualification with a dominant performance.
Key Player & Match Highlights
Serbian opposite Aleksandar Atanasijevic led Olympiacos with 17 points and an impressive 68% attack efficiency, earning the MVP title. The team showed resilience, bouncing back from a second-set loss to claim victory in four sets.
Quarter-Final Lineup Set
With this result, all Champions League quarter-final matchups are confirmed. Olympiacos will now face Jastrzębski Węgiel (Poland), a two-time finalist, in their quest for a Final Four spot.
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