Perugia Completed The Regular Season in Second Place, Roeselare Crowned Belgian Cup Champions
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This weekend marked another exciting chapter for #CLVolleyM teams as they continued their domestic campaigns with significant results. Italy’s SuperLega concluded its regular season with all quarterfinal matchups now set, while the Belgian Cup crowned its champion in a dominant display. Meanwhile, Polish powerhouses maintained their stronghold in PlusLiga with crucial victories.
The final round of Italy’s SuperLega regular season saw Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia visit Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza. Despite a strong showing from Piacenza in the third set, Perugia asserted its dominance throughout the match, claiming a 3-1 victory (25-19, 25-16, 25-27, 25-14). The visitors displayed remarkable efficiency, securing their 20th win of the season.
Ukrainian international Oleh Plotnytskyi led the way for Perugia with 18 points, including five aces, while Polish star Kamil Semeniuk contributed 16. Tunisian opposite Wassim Ben Tara added 13 points to the victory. On the Piacenza side, Italian opposite Yuri Romanò managed 16 points, but it was not enough to prevent the loss. Although Perugia won their final match, dropping a set cost them in the standings, as Itas Trentino edged them out for first place due to a better set ratio. Both teams finished with a 20-2 record and 57 points, with Perugia now entering the playoffs as the second seed.
In Belgium, the national Cup Final game was a one-sided battle as Knack Roeselare overpowered Decospan Volley Team Menen in straight sets (25-19, 25-14, 25-21). From start to finish, Roeselare played with remarkable consistency and aggression, leaving no room for their opponents to make a comeback.
Belgian opposite Basil Dermaux was the star of the battle, scoring 17 points with an impressive 52% attack success rate and four aces. His compatriot, outside hitter Gilles Vandecaveye, was the only player on the Menen side to reach double digits in scoring with 14. This victory secured Roeselare’s third consecutive Belgian Cup title and their sixth in the last seven editions, further proving their domestic dominance.
It was a strong weekend for Polish #CLVolleyM quarterfinalists, as Jastrzebski Wegiel, Aluron CMC Warta-Zawiercie, and PGE Projekt Warszawa all secured comfortable victories in the 27th round of the PlusLiga. These wins allowed them to solidify their positions at the top of the standings, ensuring they remain among the favorites as the league heads toward the playoffs.
As domestic leagues approach their decisive phases, #CLVolleyM quarterfinalists continue to showcase their strength and consistency. With playoffs and European quarterfinals on the horizon, these teams are proving that they are ready for the battles ahead. Fans can expect even more thrilling encounters as the season progresses toward its most crucial moments.