The Women’s CEV Champions League served up another action-packed evening, with five matches played.
In Pool C, Olympiacos Piraeus showed composure after a shaky start to defeat OK Železničar Lajkovac 3–1. After dropping the opening set, the Greek side raised their level, led by MVP Jovana Stevanović, to secure an important home win in their Champions League debut season.
A true marathon unfolded in Pool E, where KS Developres Rzeszów outlasted SSC Palmberg Schwerin 3–2 in a match that kept fans on the edge of their seats for more than two hours. Polish hitter Julita Piasecka was unstoppable, finishing with 28 points.
Over in Pool A, VakifBank Istanbul made a strong statement on the road, beating Savino Del Bene Scandicci 3–1 in Florence. MVP Tijana Bošković led the way as VakifBank stayed perfect in the group, showing their trademark calm when the pressure was highest.
Also in the same pool, Volero Le Cannet celebrated their first win of the campaign, overcoming CS Volei Alba Blaj 3–1, powered by a confident attacking display from Alina Popova.
The night closed in Pool B, where Igor Gorgonzola Novara defeated Sport Lisboa e Benfica 3–0. The Italians had to dig deep in a dramatic third set, eventually closing it 31–29, with Tatiana Tolok once again earning MVP honors.