A packed night of CEV Champions League action unfolded on Tuesday, delivering surprises, comebacks, and plenty of compelling clashes. Olympiacos Piraeus provided the headline moment with a historic victory, while Conegliano, VakifBank, and Palmberg Schwerin also closed out the evening with wins.
Olympiacos vs. Eczacibasi: Historic Upset in Five Sets
Olympiacos captured their first-ever Champions League group-stage win with a stunning 3–2 triumph over Turkish powerhouse Eczacibasi Dynavit Istanbul. After falling behind early, Olympiacos rallied through fierce defence and calm playmaking from MVP Isabella Di Iulio. A tense tie-break ended 18–16 as the Greek side overturned an 8–4 deficit, snapping Eczacibasi’s long unbeaten group-stage streak.
VakifBank Fight Back to Beat Alba Blaj
In Pool A, VakifBank Istanbul secured a 3–1 win over CS Volei Alba Blaj after dropping the opening set. Led by Tijana Bošković’s 26 points, the Turkish giants recovered with sharper blocking, faster transitions, and decisive attacking to control the final three sets. The victory marks VakifBank’s second straight win in the group.
Conegliano Sweep Dresden With Ruthless Efficiency
A. Carraro Prosecco DOC Conegliano delivered the most dominant performance of the night, sweeping Dresdner SC 3–0 in just over an hour. Zhu Ting earned MVP honours with a standout 16-point display, including four blocks. The Italian champions extended their exceptional Champions League winning streak to 23 matches, maintaining full control of Pool D.
Palmberg Schwerin Edge Maritza Plovdiv in Rollercoaster Battle
In Pool E, SSC Palmberg Schwerin pulled off a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Maritza Plovdiv in Bulgaria. After trading sets and momentum swings, the German side prevailed in the tie-break 15–12, powered by a late push from MVP Leana Grozer, who contributed 15 points despite entering the match midway through. Maritza claimed a point but were left lamenting costly errors in key moments.
