VakıfBank delivered a statement performance on home soil, defeating Eczacıbaşı Dynavit 3–1 to win the 2026 CEV Zeren Group Champions League and secure a record-extending seventh European title.
In a final that highlighted the strength of Turkish volleyball, VakıfBank took control early, claiming the opening two sets. Eczacıbaşı briefly reignited the contest by taking the third set, but VakıfBank responded decisively to close out the fourth and seal victory.
The match was defined by the dominance of Tijana Bošković, who led all scorers with 33 points. Marina Markova added 26 points, while Zehra Güneş contributed 10, as VakıfBank’s efficiency proved decisive. They finished with a 53% attack success rate compared to 44% and held a clear edge in blocks (15–8).
Eczacıbaşı were led by Ebrar Karakurt with 20 points, supported by Sinead Jack-Kısal (14) and Magdalena Stysiak (13), but could not match their opponent’s consistency in key moments.
The victory reinforces VakıfBank’s status as one of Europe’s most decorated clubs and marks another milestone in their sustained continental success.
Result: VakıfBank 3–1 Eczacıbaşı Dynavit (25–20, 25–21, 21–25, 25–18)
The 2026 CEV Zeren Group Champions League Dream Team:
Most Valuable Player (MVP): Tijana Boskovic (VakıfBank)
Best Opposite: Tijana Boskovic (VakıfBank)
Best Setter: Joanna Wolosz (Prosecco Doc A. Carraro Imoco Conegliano)
Best Libero: Simge Aköz (Eczacıbaşı Dynavit)
Best Middle Blockers: Sinead Jack-Kısal (Eczacıbaşı Dynavit) and Zehra Güneş (VakıfBank)
Best Outside Hitters: Marina Markova (VakıfBank) and Ebrar Karakurt (Eczacıbaşı Dynavit)
Best Coach: Giovanni Guidetti (VakıfBank)
