Unbeaten Aluron Zawiercie and Olympiacos Piraeus take charge in CLVolleyM

On Wednesday night, two exciting matches in the CEV Champions League Volley kept fans on the edge of their seats. Aluron CMC Warta ZAWIERCIE remained unbeaten in Pool C with their fourth straight win, while Olympiacos PIRAEUS triumphed in Pool B, moving to second place.

Aluron CMC Warta ZAWIERCIE vs Knack ROESELAR

The Arena Sosnowiec was filled with 2,902 fans, creating a vibrant atmosphere for the match. The home team played with determination, winning all three sets 25-20, 25-19, and 25-18—to secure a 3-0 victory.

Aluron CMC Warta ZAWIERCIE started strong, quickly taking control of the match. They dominated the first set, winning 25-20 and setting the stage for the rest of the game.
The second set saw Knack Roeselare, led by Basil Dermeux, put up a tough fight. At 14-14, the outcome seemed uncertain. But ZAWIERCIE found their rhythm, scoring three quick aces in a row. Karol Butryn and Mateusz Bieniek stepped up, each scoring 5 points to help their team finish the set 25-19.
In the final set, ZAWIERCIE took full control. The home crowd’s energy lifted the team, and Jurii Gladyr and Bieniek were unstoppable at the net. A final spike from Patryk Łaba sealed the win with a 25-18 finish.

The MVP award went to Jurii GLADYR, who played a key role with 11 points, helping secure the win for ZAWIERCIE. But Karol Butryn led the way, finishing as the top scorer with 13 points, causing trouble for Knack Roeselare throughout the match.

This win keeps Aluron CMC Warta ZAWIERCIE firmly in first place in Pool C, with a perfect record and 11 points from four unbeaten matches. On the other hand, Knack Roeselare sits in third place with 3 points, trailing behind Allianz Milano.

Helios Grizzlys GIESEN VS Olympiacos PIRAEUS

The match in Hildesheim, Germany, had Helios GRIZZLYS looking to bounce back from their 3-1 loss in Greece. But Olympiacos, leaders of the Greek A1 League, stayed strong. The GRIZZLYS, still dealing with recent losses in the German Cup and Bundesliga struggled against Olympiacos’s solid performance.

The GRIZZLYS started strong, building a 15-10 lead with the crowd behind them. But Olympiacos fought back, tying the score at 15-15 with steady plays. From there, the Greek team kept their momentum, taking the set 25-20 and setting the tone for the match.

Olympiacos showed great strategy throughout the match, adjusting quickly after the GRIZZLYS' strong start. Their serving game was a key factor, with Aleksandar ATANASIJEVIC and John Gordon PERRIN making it difficult for the GRIZZLYS to gain any momentum.
The GRIZZLYS, playing without Michiel Ahyi, still found moments of strength. Jakob GÜNTHÖR and Mark RURA stepped up, delivering key blocks and spikes to keep the match close. But in the end, Olympiacos’ consistent play and strong individual performances proved too much for the GRIZZLYS.

Aleksandar ATANASIJEVIC scored 18 points, using spikes and serves to break through the GRIZZLYS' defense and lead Olympiacos to victory. He earned MVP honors.

This win moves Olympiacos PIRAEUS to second place in Pool B with 8 points, strengthening their position while GRIZZLYS stay in fourth with 1 point.