Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie advanced to the 2026 CEV Champions League Final Four after defeating Cucine Lube Civitanova in straight sets in quarterfinal return leg.
With a 3-0 lead from the first encounter, the Polish side required only two sets to progress and delivered efficiently. The opening set remained close, but timely plays from Mateusz Bieniek and Bartłomiej Bołądź helped the hosts edge in front.
Zawiercie took full control in the second set, using consistent attacking and solid structure to secure qualification. Although Civitanova responded with greater intensity in the third, the home side maintained composure to complete the match in three sets.
Bołądź led the scoring with 10 points and was named MVP, while Mattia Bottolo (10 pts) stood out for the visitors.
Zawiercie join Ziraat Bankkart Ankara, PGE Projekt Warszawa and Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia in the Final Four, which will take place on May 16–17 at Turin’s Inalpi Arena.
Result: Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie (POL) beat Cucine Lube Civitanova (ITA) 3–0 (25–22, 25–18, 26–24)
