PGE Projekt Warszawa booked a historic place in the CEV Champions League Final Four, advancing past Bogdanka LUK Lublin in an all-Polish quarterfinal despite losing the return leg 3-2.
Holding a 3-1 advantage from the first match, Warszawa needed just two sets in Lublin to progress, and delivered exactly that. Strong performances from Bartosz Bednorz and Jakub Kochanowski powered the visitors to a 2-0 lead, sealing qualification before the match was decided.
With the outcome settled, both sides rotated line-ups, but Lublin responded in front of their home fans. Led by Kewin Sasak, the hosts rallied to win the next three sets, claiming a 3-2 victory in the second leg.
Despite the defeat, Warszawa advance to the semifinals for the first time in club history, becoming the sixth Polish team to reach the Champions League Final Four.
Result:
Bogdanka LUK Lublin – PGE Projekt Warszawa 3-2 (21-25, 18-25, 25-22, 32-30, 15-12)
Top scorers:
Lublin – Kewin Sasak 14, Jackson Young 13, Fynnian McCarthy 12
Warszawa – Brandon Koppers 13, Bartosz Bednorz 11, Linus Weber 10
