Strong Performances Mark Second Round of Men's CEV Champions League

The Men's CEV Champions League 2025 continues to deliver electrifying matches as Round 2 gets underway. Teams are leaving everything on the court, knowing that each victory brings them closer to a spot in the elite stages of European Volleyball. The first-leg results of the second round have set up the stage for dramatic second-leg encounters.

Schönenwerd vs Corona Brasov

In a hard-fought contest, Romanian side Corona Brasov secured an impressive 3-1 victory over Schönenwerd of Switzerland. Brasov’s resilience in both attack and defense allowed them to overcome Schönenwerd’s early pressure.

The Swiss team started strong, but Corona's steady, patient play wore them down, with key contributions from their outside hitters. This win puts Brasov in a favorable position heading into the second leg on home court, but Schönenwerd will look to stifle any home advantage their opponent can muster in the return match.

Olympiacos vs Guaguas Las Palmas

Olympiacos Piraeus sent a clear message with their dominant 3-0 win over Spanish side Guaguas Las Palmas. Playing at home, the Greek powerhouse controlled the game from start to finish, with their serves and quick offense proving too much for Las Palmas to handle. Olympiacos' fans provided a charged atmosphere, inspiring the team to keep up relentless pressure. This comprehensive victory leaves Olympiacos well-positioned to advance, and they'll aim to replicate this performance when they travel to Spain for the second leg.

Orion Stars vs Red Star Belgrade

In one of the standout results of this round, Dutch club Orion Stars delivered a stunning 3-0 upset over Serbia's Red Star Belgrade. Orion’s well-organized game plan, built around solid defense and a fast transition to attack, caught Red Star off guard. The Serbian side struggled to find answers against the home team's dynamic offense. With this victory, Orion Stars have put themselves in a commanding position, though Red Star will undoubtedly be looking to mount a comeback in the second leg.

Hypo Tirol Innsbruck vs Mladost Zagreb

Austria's Hypo Tirol made light work of Croatia’s Mladost Zagreb with a 3-0 victory, leaving no doubt about their intentions in this competition. Tirol’s aggressive serving and dominant net play were the keys to their victory, as they consistently outmatched Zagreb in key phases of the game. Mladost, despite moments of brilliance, couldn’t keep pace with the Austrians’ powerful play. This result gives Hypo Tirol a significant advantage, but Zagreb will hope to find some magic in the second leg back home.

As we move toward the second-leg fixtures taking place in less than a week, several teams have set themselves up for success, but the job is far from done. Olympiacos, Orion Stars, and Hypo Tirol will all be looking to maintain their strong momentum, while teams like Schönenwerd and Red Star Belgrade will need to regroup and find a way to overturn their first-leg losses. The competition is heating up, and with everything on the line, the second-leg matches promise to deliver intense battles and perhaps even a few surprises.