Ziraat Bankkart secured a place in the 2026 CEV Champions League semifinals after straight-sets win over Asseco Resovia Rzeszów in the quarterfinal second leg.
Backed by home support, the Turkish side controlled the match from start to finish, taking the two sets required to confirm qualification before sealing the victory in style. The result sends Ziraat Bankkart to the Final Four for only the second time in club history.
MVP Nimir Abdel-Aziz with 12 points led the scoring effort, with strong contributions from Trévor Clevenot with 10.
Resovia, despite solid moments led by Karol Butryn (16 pts), were unable to overturn the deficit as their European run came to an end. Ziraat Bankkart will compete in the Final Four in Italy on May 16–17, facing the winner of Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie vs Cucine Lube Civitanova.
Result:
Ziraat Bankkart – Asseco Resovia Rzeszów 3–0 (25–22, 25–19, 25–21)