Three teams moved into a strong position in the CEV Champions League quarterfinals as Savino Del Bene Scandicci, A. Carraro Prosecco DOC Conegliano and Eczacibasi Dynavit Istanbul all secured important first-leg victories.
Eczacibasi Dynavit Istanbul recovered from losing the opening set to defeat KS Developres Rzeszów 3–1 in front of their home crowd. The Polish side started confidently and took the first set, with Taylor Bannister leading the attack and finishing as the match’s top scorer with 21 points. However, the Turkish hosts responded strongly in the second set and gradually took control of the match. Magdalena Stysiak contributed 18 points, while Ebrar Karakurt added 14. Middle blocker Sinead Jack-Kisal produced an excellent performance with 15 points, including four blocks, and was named MVP.
Defending champions Conegliano delivered a composed performance on the road, sweeping Ankara Zeren Spor Kulübü in straight sets. The Italian side recorded their 29th consecutive Champions League victory, setting a new competition record. Isabelle Haak and Zhu Ting both scored 16 points, while Fatoumatta Sillah added 14 and earned MVP honours. For the hosts, Aleksandra Uzelac led with 16 points and Anna Lazareva added 11.
In Florence, Savino Del Bene Scandicci defeated Fenerbahçe Medicana Istanbul 3–0 in a match that was closer than the scoreline suggested. Ekaterina Antropova led all scorers with 25 points, including six aces. Camilla Weitzel added 12 points, while captain Caterina Bosetti finished with 10 points and received MVP honours. Fenerbahçe relied heavily on Melissa Vargas, who scored 23 points, and Arina Fedorovtseva with 15, but the Italian side proved stronger in key moments, particularly in a dramatic second set that ended 31–29.
All three winning teams now carry an advantage into next week’s second-leg matches as the race for the Final Four intensifies.
Results – CEV Champions League Volley 2026 Quarterfinals (First Leg)
- Eczacibasi Dynavit Istanbul def. KS Developres Rzeszów 3–1 (22–25, 25–12, 25–20, 25–23)
- A. Carraro Prosecco DOC Conegliano def. Ankara Zeren Spor Kulübü 3–0 (25–21, 25–18, 25–17)
- Savino Del Bene Scandicci def. Fenerbahçe Medicana Istanbul 3–0 (25–23, 31–29, 25–19)
