2024/25 Champions League kicks off today! Berlin down Ljubljana. Warszawa destroy Maaseik in Pool A
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In start to 2024/25 CEV Champions League Pool A, Berlin Recycling Volleys secured a 3-1 win (25:20, 23:25, 26:24, 25:21) against Slovenia’s ACH Volley Ljubljana in front of a’ enthusistic home crowd at their Max-Schmeling-Halle. Backed by 4,836 fans, the team from German capital, led by standout setter Johannes Tille, fought hard to break through the rivals’ resilient defense.
Both unbeaten in their national leagues, the two battled fiercely, with momentum swinging back and forth. Berlin managed to take the first set, only to see Ljubljana rally in the second. However, the hosts regained control in a tight third set, ultimately sealing a well-deserved victory in the fourth one. Jake Hanes led the match as the top scorer with 26 points through 56% in attack and 2 of of team’s 12 winning blocks while, for Ljlubljana, Iranian player Amir Golzadeh stood out with 23 points.
This win places BR Volleys second in Group A. Next week, they travel to Belgium to face Greenyard Maaseik as they continue their Champions League journey, while ACH Volley will face their next challenge in Ljubljana against the Polish team Projekt Warszawa, who today showcased their dominance with an easy 3-0 (25:9, 25:17, 25:21) victory against Belgium’s Greenyard Maaseik in their opening match of the competition.
The Polish side surged ahead early, securing set scores of before their excited home crowd.
Leading the winners’ attack, Linus Weber tallied 17 points through 43% in attack, 2 aces and 5 blocks, well supported by Jurij Semeniuk who added 12 and Artur Szalpuk, with 11. Greenyard Maaseik’s most prolific player was Francisco Iribarne, who scored 12 points. Warszawa excelled in offense efficiency (52% vs. 37%), serve points (62), and literally dominated in blocking, with an impressive 16-1!
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🏐| 2024/25 CEV CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | Games of the week
POOL A
👉🏼Tuesday November 12, 2024
📍Max-Schmeling-Halle Berlin
• 19.30 (Local Time) | Berlin Recycling Volleys – ACH Volley Ljubljana 3-1 (25:20, 23:25, 26:24, 25:21)
📍Arena Ursynów Warszawa
• 20.30 (Local Time) | PGE Projekt Warszawa – Greenyard Maaseik 3-0 (25:9, 25:17, 25:21)
🏐| POOL A STANDINGS (updated on this day)
1. PGE Projekt Warszawa (POL) 3
2. Berlin Recycling Volleys (GER) 3
3. ACH Volley Ljubljana (SLO) 0
4. Greenyard Maaseik (BEL) 0
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POOL B
POOL B STANDINGS (updated on this day)
1. Fenerbahçe Medicana Istanbul (TUR) 0
2. Helios Grizzlys Giesen (GER) 0
3. Mint Vero Volley Monza (ITA) 0
4. Olympiacos Piraeus (GRE) 0
Wednesday November 13, 2024
📍Volksbank Arena Hildesheim
• 20.00 (Local Time) | Helios Grizzlys Giesen – Fenerbahçe Medicana Istanbul 0-3 (23:25, 23:25, 22:25)
Thursday November 14, 2024
📍Arena di Monza
• 20.00 (Local Time) | Mint Vero Volley Monza – Olympiacos Piraeus 3-2 (20:25, 25:20, 26:28, 25:23, 15:8)
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POOL C
🏐| POOL C STANDINGS (updated on this day)
1. Allianz Milano (ITA) 0
2. Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie (POL) 0
3. Hypo Tirol Innsbruck (AUT) 0
4. Knack Roeselare (BEL) 0
Wednesday November 13, 2024
📍Arena Sosnowiec
• 18.00 (Local Time) | Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie – Hypo Tirol Innsbruck 3-0 (25:21, 25:19, 25:16)
📍Allianz Cloud Milano
• 18.30 (Local Time) | Allianz Milano – Knack Roeselare 3-2 (25:21, 25:21, 25:23, 25:22, 16:14)
| PHOTOGALLERY OF THE MATCH
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POOL D
🏐| POOL D STANDINGS (updated on this day)
1. Halkbank Ankara (TUR) 0
2. Jihostroj České Budějovice (CZE) 0
3. Saint Nazaire VB Atlantique (FRA) 0
4. Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia (ITA) 0
Wednesday November 13, 2024
📍TVF Ziraat Bankkart Volleyball Hall Ankara / A
• 18.00 (Local Time) | Halkbank Ankara – Saint Nazaire VB Atlantique 2-3 (22:25, 30:28, 25:18, 20:25, 24:26)
📍Pala Barton Perugia
• 20.30 (Local Time) | Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia – Jihostroj České Budějovice 3-0 (25:16, 25:23, 25:22)
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POOL E
🏐| POOL E STANDINGS (updated on this day)
1. Chaumont VB 52 (FRA) 0
2. Jastrzębski Węgiel (POL) 0
3. Levski Sofia (BUL) 0
4. SVG Lüneburg (GER) 0
Wednesday November 13, 2024
📍LKH Arena Lüneburg
• 19.00 (Local Time) | SVG Lüneburg – Chaumont VB 52 3-2 (17:25, 23:25, 26:24, 25:19, 15:13)
📍Hala Widowiskowo – Sportowa – Jastrzębie-Zdrój
• 20.30 (Local Time) | Jastrzębski Węgiel – Levski Sofia 3-0 (25:17, 25:18, 25:17)
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🏐| NEXT GAMES
POOL A
Wednesday November 20, 2024
📍Steengoed Arena Maaseik
• 19.30 (Local Time) | Greenyard Maaseik – Berlin Recycling Volleys
Thursday November 21, 2024
📍Sportna Dvorana Tivoli Ljubljana
• 18.00 (Local Time) | ACH Volley Ljubljana – PGE Projekt Warszawa
POOL B
Wednesday November 20, 2024
📍Burhan Felek Voleybol Salonu Istanbul
• 19.00 (Local Time) | Fenerbahçe Medicana Istanbul – Mint Vero Volley Monza
📍Melina Merkouri Rentis
• 19.30 (Local Time) | Olympiacos Piraeus – Helios Grizzlys Giesen
POOL C
Wednesday November 20, 2024
📍Universitätssporthalle Innsbruck
• 18.00 (Local Time) | Hypo Tirol Innsbruck – Allianz Milano
Thursday November 21, 2024
📍Tomabel Hall Roeselare
• 20.30 (Local Time) | Knack Roeselare – Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie
POOL D
Tuesday November 19, 2024
📍La Soucoupe Saint Nazaire
• 20.00 (Local Time) | Saint Nazaire VB Atlantique – Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia
Wednesday November 20, 2024
📍Sportovni Hala České Budějovice
• 20.00 (Local Time) | Jihostroj České Budějovice – Halkbank Ankara
POOL E
Wednesday November 20, 2024
📍Palestra Chaumont
• 20.00 (Local Time) | Chaumont VB 52 – Jastrzębski Węgiel
📍Levski Sofia Sport Hall
• 20.00 (Local Time) | Levski Sofia – SVG Lüneburg
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