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With the conclusion of the CEV Champions League Volley Men quarterfinals, the final four teams in the most elite club competition of the continent have been determined. Jastrzebski and Warta-Zawiercie secured their spots in the semifinals, setting up an all-Polish clash in the next round. Meanwhile, Halkbank advanced after a thrilling golden set victory, and Perugia comfortably progressed. As these teams continue their European journey, they now turn their focus to key domestic battles this weekend, with Jastrzebski and Warta-Zawiercie facing each other in Poland, Halkbank competing in the Turkish Cup Final Four, and Perugia aiming to close out their Italian league quarterfinal series.
In Poland, the final round of the PlusLiga regular season will see an early preview of the #CLVolleyM semifinals, as Jastrzebski Wegiel and Aluron CMC Warta-Zawiercie face off on Saturday. Jastrzebski has already secured first place, but for Warta-Zawiercie, this match holds immense importance. They currently sit in third, tied on points with PGE Projekt Warszawa, meaning a strong performance is crucial to securing the vice-leader position. Beyond the standings, this clash serves as a mental and tactical test ahead of their European semifinal showdown, making it a highly anticipated battle.
Meanwhile, in Türkiye, Halkbank Ankara will shift its focus to domestic cup glory as they compete in the Turkish Cup Final Four. After a thrilling golden set victory over PGE Projekt Warszawa in the CEV Champions League Volley quarterfinals, Halkbank now aims to defend their title in the national cup competition. Their campaign begins on Saturday with a semifinal match against Istanbul GSK, and if successful, they will face either Fenerbahce or Arkasspor in the final on Sunday. Having won the last two editions of the Turkish Cup, Halkbank will be eager to extend their dominance while maintaining momentum for their upcoming #CLVolleyM semifinal battle.
In Italy, Sir Sicoma Monini Perugia will have the chance to close out their SuperLega quarterfinal series against Modena. Leading the best-of-five series 2-0, another victory would secure their place in the semifinals without the need for additional matches. Given their strong form in both domestic and European competition, Perugia will look to capitalize on their home-court advantage and wrap up the series with a decisive performance.
As these #CLVolleyM semifinalists navigate a demanding schedule across domestic and international fronts, this weekend’s matches will be key in maintaining momentum, fine-tuning strategies, and building confidence ahead of the final stretch of the season.