Fenerbahçe and Vero Volley shine in CLvolleyW, moving to the next round

Fenerbahçe Medicana ISTANBUL (TUR)  v  Neptunes NANTES (FRA)  3–0 (25-15, 25-13, 25-16)

In their latest Champions League match, Fenerbahçe Medicana ISTANBUL delivered an impressive performance, defeating Neptunes NANTES with a clean 3-0 win (25-15, 25-13, 25-16). The Turkish team controlled the game from start to finish, leaving the French side struggling to keep up.

The standout player in this match was Arina Fedorovtseva, the 19-year-old Russian sensation, who was simply unstoppable. She had an all-around strong game, scoring 7 points, making 1 kill block, and delivering 8 aces along with 8 successful spikes. Her serving in particular put constant pressure on the NANTES defense, forcing mistakes throughout the match.

Fenerbahçe’s victory was evident in the set scores, showing their clear dominance. Their strategy was sharp, and they executed it flawlessly, leaving no chance for Neptunes NANTES to make a comeback. Their performance highlighted solid planning and preparation.

This win is important for Fenerbahçe as it not only secures their position at the top of Pool D but also advances them to the next round of the Champions League.

Numia Vero Volley MILANO (ITA) v VakifBank ISTANBUL (TUR) 
3–1(25-21, 16-25, 25-22, 25-19)

Numia Vero Volley Milano had a tough start in the Champions League with a loss in Turkey. In the final match of Pool C, they had a chance for redemption. Playing at home in front of 4,000 fans at the Palalido, Milano showed their strength and outplayed VakifBank Istanbul. After four hard-fought sets, Milano won 3-1 (25-21, 16-25, 25-22, 25-19). It was a night of triumph and persistence, leaving both players and fans with lasting memories.

In the first set, Numia Vero Volley Milano came out strong, with their setter Alessia Orro leading the way. She delivered precise sets to Paola Egonu and Nika Daalderop, catching VakifBank Istanbul off guard. Despite a solid effort from Kiera Van Ryk, Milano took the set 25-21.

In the second set, VakifBank turned things around by capitalizing on Milano’s mistakes, making it difficult for them to stay ahead. The score evened out, and they won 25-16.

The third set saw Milano regain control, thanks to Myriam Fatime Sylla’s impressive play both offensively and defensively. Milano took an early lead and maintained it, winning 25-22.

Milano’s effective serving put VakifBank Istanbul on the back foot, forcing them to struggle with their defense. Paola Egonu’s powerful spikes kept the pressure on, and Milano used their momentum to close out the set and secure the match with a 25-19 win.

Alessia Orro, Milano’s captain and setter, was the standout player of the night. She scored 5 points, including 2 aces and 3 key spikes, while leading her team with precision and confidence, guiding them to victory.

This victory wasn’t just about bouncing back from an earlier loss, it secured Milano’s spot in the next round of the Champions League 2025. Beating a top team like VakifBank Istanbul proved that Vero Volley Milano is ready to compete at the highest level.