Trentino and Piacenza impress on the road, while newly promoted Prata celebrate a winning debut in Italy’s top volleyball league.
The 2026/27 SuperLega Credem Banca season opened and Italy’s top volleyball teams returned to action.
Defending champions Sir Susa Scai Perugia survived a dramatic five-set battle against Acqua Sant’Anna Cuneo, winning 3-2 after an extraordinary 25-23 decider. The 48-point fifth set equalled the league record, while Perugia’s dominant 25-7 second set also matched a historic SuperLega low-scoring record. Nathan Feral led Cuneo with 22 points, while Ferre Reggers scored 18 for Perugia.
Itas Trentino made a powerful start with a 3-0 away victory over Valsa Group Modena. Theo Faure starred with 23 points and 80% attacking efficiency, supported by Alessandro Michieletto with 12.
Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza also claimed a comfortable 3-0 away win against Pallavolo Padova, led by Bovolenta’s 15 points and Zlatanov’s 14.
Meanwhile, Cisterna Volley swept Allianz Milano 3-0 after taking a closely contested opening set 29-27. Magalini led the hosts with 14 points.
Newly promoted Tinet Prata di Pordenone enjoyed a memorable SuperLega debut, defeating Vero Volley Monza 3-1. D’Heer delivered 18 points, including five blocks and four aces, while Klets added 17.
In Saturday’s season opener, Cucine Lube Civitanova defeated Rana Verona 3-0, with Aleksandar Nikolov leading the winners with 19 points.
SuperLega Credem Banca – Round 1 Results
- Padova – Piacenza 0-3 (19-25, 21-25, 16-25)
- Prata di Pordenone – Monza 3-1 (25-22, 19-25, 25-21, 25-23)
- Cuneo – Perugia 2-3 (25-18, 7-25, 15-25, 25-21, 23-25)
- Cisterna – Milano 3-0 (29-27, 25-14, 25-15)
- Modena – Trentino 0-3 (21-25, 23-25, 17-25)
- Verona – Civitanova 0-3 (20-25, 19-25, 26-28)