Spain’s women’s national team couldn’t have asked for a better start. Las Leonas del Vóley roared into the European Golden League with a commanding straight-set victory over hosts Montenegro (25-20, 25-16, 25-17), making a clear statement of intent.
From the very first whistle, it was evident this wasn’t just another match for Spain. Despite Montenegro’s youthful energy and home-crowd support, Spain’s calm and clinical performance silenced the arena. Captain María Segura led with confidence, notching 13 points, while Lucía Varela and Jimena Fernández added fuel to the fire—Fernández particularly impressed, stepping off the bench to contribute 11 crucial points.
Other results of the day:
- Romania defeated Portugal in straight sets, handing the Portuguese their second loss.
- Croatia pulled off a confident 3-1 win against hosts Greece.
- Hungary cruised to a 3-0 victory over Azerbaijan in Baku.
Standings provided by Sofascore
- RUS M: Serbian Opposite Drazen Luburic Signs with Zenit Kazan
- CEV GL W: Spain’s Lionesses Dominate Montenegro in Dream Start to European Golden League
- CEV GL W: Croatia Stuns Greece in European Golden League Opener
- ITA M: Krisztián Pádár Signs with MINT Vero Volley Monza for 2025/26 Season
- ITA W: Fahr and De Gennaro Stay Through 2026
