Conegliano Overpowered Novara, Lodz Triumphed in Polish Thriller

The club volleyball season continued at full speed this week, and across Europe, #CLVolleyW teams once again showcased their dominance. From Italy to Poland and beyond, the continent’s elite sides delivered high-level performances — with reigning champions Conegliano extending their unbeaten run and Łódź prevailing in one of the season’s most thrilling Polish clashes. Elsewhere, Europe’s other powerhouses recorded routine victories to stay firmly on course in their respective leagues.

The marquee match of the week came from Italy’s Serie A1 Women, where defending European and national champions A. Carraro Prosecco Doc Imoco Conegliano hosted Igor Gorgonzola Novara in a much-anticipated battle between two undefeated teams. Many expected a closely contested encounter, but Conegliano quickly stamped their authority on the game, controlling every phase from start to finish en route to a dominant 3-0 victory (25-20, 25-17, 25-21). The win marked their fifth one in the league, leaving them as the only unbeaten team in the country. Swedish superstar Isabelle Haak was unstoppable once again, earning MVP honors with 20 points, including two aces and one block. Gabriela “Gabi” Guimarães added 13 points, while Marina Lubian chipped in with 11 to complete a well-rounded performance. For Novara, Britt Herbots reached double digits with 11 points, but her efforts were not enough to slow Conegliano’s relentless pace.

In Poland, another all-#CLVolleyW encounter saw KS Developres Rzeszów and PGE Budowlani Łódź battle through five thrilling sets in the Tauron League’s third round. Momentum swung back and forth throughout the match, with neither team able to hold control for long. After the match was leveled at 2-2, Łódź found their rhythm in the decider, pulling away decisively to secure a 3-2 win (25-18, 19-25, 20-25, 25-22, 25-12) and claim their second victory of the season. Rising Polish star Karolina Druzdowska, born in 2002, came off the bench to make a game-changing impact, scoring 14 points and earning the MVP award. Maja Storck led all scorers for Łódź with 18 points, while Oliwia Sieradzka contributed 15 for Rzeszów in a losing effort.

Elsewhere in Europe, the remaining #CLVolleyW clubs recorded comfortable wins. In Turkey, all four representatives, VakıfBank Istanbul, Fenerbahçe Medicana Istanbul, Eczacıbaşı Dynavit Istanbul, and Ankara Zeren Spor Kulübü, swept their opponents 3-0, maintaining their unbeaten starts in the Sultanlar League. In Germany, both SSC Palmberg Schwerin and Dresdner SC continued their strong form with straight-set victories, while in Italy, Savino Del Bene Scandicci and Numia Vero Volley Milano handled their matches with ease to stay among the top contenders.

As the domestic seasons gain rhythm, the #CLVolleyW sides are already proving why they remain the gold standard in European volleyball — combining depth, consistency, and star power in every competition they enter.