Jihostroj ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE - Guaguas LAS PALMAS

• The match will be a battle between two setters who are among the best in the Champions League. Eduardo Carísio (56.4% efficiency) vs. Miguel de Amo (52.8%).
• The important members of both teams are blockers from Canada – Sam Taylor-Parks (Jihostroj), Graham Vigrass (Guaguas).

Jihostroj ČESKÉ BUDĚJOVICE

• Jihostroj is fighting with Lüneburg for promotion to the CEV Cup from third place in the group. Jihostroj have to win three points and hope that they will have a better ratio of sets than the German team.
• Jihostroj won 8 out of 9 home matches this season. He suffered his only loss with Jastrzebski Wegiel in CEV Champions League.
• Libero of Jihostroj Michael Kovařík belongs to the best in reception statistics (46% perfect reception) in CEV Champions League.
• Andrzej Kowal (Head Coach of Jihostroj): "We play much better at home than away and now we have a full roster – all players are healthy. We have confidence at home, here we are winning. We will try to win 3-0 against Las Palmas. The opponent is strong, but we have a decent chance."
• Oliver Sedláček (Middle-blocker of Jihostroj): "We only focus on ourselves and we don't even discuss with the boys in the dressing room about our situation in the group. First of all, we have to beat Las Palmas and then we'll see if Jastzebski can help us. Miguel de Amo is a great guy. He helped me a lot in my early days at the club. I know some guys are already in contact with him and we are all looking forward to it. First of all, we want to defeat him."

Guaguas LAS PALMAS

• Guaguas setter Miguel Ángel de Amo returns to a familiar city. He was a star player of České Budějovice between years 2018 and 2022. He was a fan favorite and probably the most popular foreigner to ever play at the club. All the fans are looking forward to it.
• Due to Miguel de Amo return, a record attendance for this season is expected in České Budějovice. It looks like the visit will attract 2000 spectators.
• Miguel de Amo (setter of Guaguas): "I have a lot of friends in České Budějovice who will come to see the game. The club has become close to my heart, I am excited to return to a familiar place. There will definitely be a great atmosphere that Jihostroj fans can create. Even though we have already secured promotion, we are definitely coming with the clear goal of winning."