Champions League: 4th week continues – all results of Wednesday
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Fourth week of 2024/25 CEV Champions League continued today with other 7 games.
After the straight sets success of Pool A PGE Projekt Warszawa over ACH Volley Ljubljana, also their closest pursuers Germany’s Berlin Recycling Volleys earned 3 points after a victory over Greenyard Maaseik from Belgium, 3-1 (25:12, 21:25, 25:22, 25:19), with 28 points from Jake Hanes (1 ace and 64% in attack).
In Pool B, Greece’s Olympiacos Piraeus stays in contention with a dominant win in Germany, on the field of Helios Grizzlys Giesen, 0-3 (20:25, 23:25, 19:25) to keep their playoff hopes alive, led by Aleksandar AtanasijeviÄās 18-point, including four aces, one block and 54% in attack. The Greek team holds a 2-2 record in Group B, alongside FenerbahƧe, defeated yesterday on the field of Monza, who lead at 4-0.
Crucial matches await in January after the holiday break.
In Pool C, Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie secured a commanding 3-0 (25:20, 25:19, 25:18) win over Knack Roeselare, maintaining their unbeaten streak and leading the group. Top performers included Karol Butryn and Aaron Russell, who scored 13 points each, followed by Jurij Gladyr and Mateusz Bieniek who added 11 for the winners, while Erik Siksna scored 10 points for Roeselare. Aluron excelled in attack and from the service line, delivering 7 aces to the rivals’ only two and outblocking them 8-6. Jurij Gladyr was named MVP with an impressive performance through 67% attack success, three aces, and four blocks. This marks Aluronās fourth win in a row.
On the same Pool, Allianz Milano defeated Hypo Tirol Innsbruck 3-0 (25:19, 32:30, 26:24) in a tight match in front of an enthusiastic home crowd.
Ferre Reggers led the winners with 16 points including 2 aces, 1 block and 54% in attack earning the MVP title. Despite Innsbruckās solid 54% attack efficiency, Milanoās superior blocking and serving clinched the victory. Milano now looks poised for the next stage with strong performances in their Pool B.
In Pool D, Halkbank Ankara destroy Jihostroj ÄeskĆ© BudÄjovice by 3-0 (25:21, 25:23, 25:18) in a crucial win improving their record to 2-2. Their upcoming match against Saint-Nazaire on January 15 could determine their playoff fate.
Close the picture two games of Pool E: Germany’s SVG Lüneburg down Levski Sofia from Bulgaria in straight sets, 3-0 (25:22, 28:26, 25:22), with 13 points each from Xander Ketrzynski and Theo Mohwinkel, while Polish champions astrzÄbski WÄgiel defeated Chaumont VB 52 from France 3-1 (25:20, 24:26, 25:23, 32:30). The match featured intense play and thrilling set finishes. Leading scorers included MVP Åukasz Kaczmarek, with 24 points, Tomasz Fornal, who added 21, and Norbert Huber with 11 for the wunners, while Mathis Henno and Pierre Toledo each scored 18 for Chaumont.
This win secures JastrzÄbskiās position atop Group E with a perfect record. Previous victories include 3-0 against Levski Sofia and Chaumont VB, and 3-1 over SVG Luneburg.
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š| 2024/25 CEV CHAMPIONS LEAGUE | Games of the week
POOL A
Tuesday December 17, 2024
šTorwar Hall COS Warszawa
⢠20.30 (Local Time) | PGE Projekt Warszawa – ACH Volley Ljubljana 3-0 (25:23, 25:13, 25:17)
šš¼Wednesday December 18, 2024
šMax-Schmeling-Halle Berlin
⢠19.30 (Local Time) | Berlin Recycling Volleys – Greenyard Maaseik 3-1 (25:12, 21:25, 25:22, 25:19)

š| POOL A STANDINGS (updated on this day)
1. PGE Projekt Warszawa (POL) 12
2. Berlin Recycling Volleys (GER) 9
3. Greenyard Maaseik (BEL) 2
4. ACH Volley Ljubljana (SLO) 1
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POOL B
Tuesday December 17, 2024
šArena di Monza
⢠20.00 (Local Time) | Mint Vero Volley Monza – FenerbahƧe Medicana Istanbul 3-1 (25:23, 25:21, 23:25, 25:20)
šš¼Wednesday December 18, 2024
šVolksbank Arena Hildesheim
⢠20.00 (Local Time) | Helios Grizzlys Giesen – Olympiacos Piraeus 0-3 (20:25, 23:25, 19:25)

POOL B STANDINGS (updated on this day)
1. Mint Vero Volley Monza (ITA) 10
2. Olympiacos Piraeus (GRE) 8
3. FenerbahƧe Medicana Istanbul (TUR) 5
4. Helios Grizzlys Giesen (GER) 1
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POOL C
šš¼Wednesday December 18, 2024
šArena Sosnowiec
⢠18.00 (Local Time) | Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie – Knack Roeselare 3-0 (25:20, 25:19, 25:18)

šAllianz Cloud Milano
⢠19.30 (Local Time) | Allianz Milano – Hypo Tirol Innsbruck 3-0 (25:19, 32:30, 26:24)
| PHOTOGALLERY OF THE MATCH

š| POOL C STANDINGS (updated on this day)
1. Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie (POL) 11
2. Allianz Milano (ITA) 9
3. Knack Roeselare (BEL) 3
4. Hypo Tirol Innsbruck (AUT) 1
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POOL D
šš¼Wednesday December 18, 2024
šTVF Ziraat Bankkart Volleyball Hall Ankara / A
⢠18.00 (Local Time) | Halkbank Ankara – Jihostroj ÄeskĆ© BudÄjovice 3-0 (25:21, 25:23, 25:18)

š| POOL D STANDINGS (updated on this day)
1. Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia (ITA) 9
2. Halkbank Ankara (TUR) 7
3. Saint Nazaire VB Atlantique (FRA) 5
4. Jihostroj ÄeskĆ© BudÄjovice (CZE) 0
Thursday December 19, 2024
šPala Barton Perugia
⢠20.00 (Local Time) | Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia – Saint Nazaire VB Atlantique 3-0 (25:21, 25:23, 25:23)
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POOL E
šš¼Wednesday December 18, 2024
šLKH Arena Lüneburg
⢠19.00 (Local Time) | SVG Lüneburg – Levski Sofia 3-0 (25:22, 28:26, 25:22)

šHala Widowiskowo – Sportowa – JastrzÄbie-Zdrój
⢠20.30 (Local Time) | JastrzÄbski WÄgiel – Chaumont VB 52 3-1 (25:20, 24:26, 25:23, 32:30)

š| POOL E STANDINGS (updated on this day)
1. JastrzÄbski WÄgiel (POL) 12
2. SVG Lüneburg (GER) 9
3. Levski Sofia (BUL) 2
4. Chaumont VB 52 (FRA) 2
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š| NEXT GAMES
POOL A
Wednesday January 15, 2025
šSteengoed Arena Maaseik
⢠20.30 (Local Time) | Greenyard Maaseik – PGE Projekt Warszawa
Thursday January 16, 2025
šSportna Dvorana Tivoli Ljubljana
⢠18.00 (Local Time) | ACH Volley Ljubljana – Berlin Recycling Volleys
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POOL B
Wednesday January 15, 2025
šBurhan Felek Voleybol Salonu Istanbul
⢠19.00 (Local Time) | FenerbahƧe Medicana Istanbul – Helios Grizzlys Giesen
Thursday January 16, 2025
šMelina Merkouri Rentis
⢠19.00 (Local Time) | Olympiacos Piraeus – Mint Vero Volley Monza
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POOL C
Tuesday January 14, 2025
šUniversitƤtssporthalle Innsbruck
⢠18.00 (Local Time) | Hypo Tirol Innsbruck – Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie
Thursday January 16, 2025
šTomabel Hall Roeselare
⢠20.30 (Local Time) | Knack Roeselare – Allianz Milano
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POOL D
Wednesday January 15, 2025
šLa Soucoupe Saint Nazaire
⢠19.00 (Local Time) | Saint Nazaire VB Atlantique – Halkbank Ankara
Thursday January 16, 2025
šSportovni Hala ÄeskĆ© BudÄjovice
⢠18.00 (Local Time) | Jihostroj ÄeskĆ© BudÄjovice – Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia
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POOL E
Thursday January 16, 2025
šLevski Sofia Sport Hall
⢠20.00 (Local Time) | Levski Sofia – JastrzÄbski WÄgiel
šPalestra Chaumont
⢠20.00 (Local Time) | Chaumont VB 52 – SVG Lüneburg
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