US EditionVakifbank Becomes First Champions League Finalist After Turnaround
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Vakifbanka and Ezachibashi volleyball players qualified for the Champions League finals, after beating Conegliano and Skandici in the semi-finals in Istanbul.
Both finalists of the Women's Volleyball Champions League will be announced today. In the first semi-final, Vakifbank defeated Conegliano 3:2 in sets, and at 7 pm we will have the second match, where the Turkish and Italian teams - Eczacibasi and Scandicci - will also face off. Broadcast on VOYO.
VakıfBank SK staged a remarkable comeback in the CEV Champions League Final Four semi-final in Istanbul, coming back from a 2-0 deficit to win the match 3-2 and reach the final for the 10th time in its history.
Istanbul, May 2, 2026 "It will be unfortunately the re-edition of the Turin final of 2023, when the Champions League were contended Vakifbank and Eczacibasi, in a Turkish challenge. If on the one hand the Vakif has extroded the favorite Conegliano (3-2), on the other hand the Savino Del Bene Scandicci held the lead to the Eczacibasi, surrendering to the fifth set, after a comeback from applause. A season that has not yet ended, since today will …
Despite falling behind 2-0 against Imoco Conegliano, Vakıfbank won the match 3-2 and secured their place in the CEV Champions League final.
The VakifBank Istanbul, with Blue Captain Héléna Cazaute, beat this Saturday in a completely crazy match and tie-break (22-25, 18-25, 29-27, 25-23, 15-11), the Italians of Conegliano, double European champions, in the semifinals of the Champions League.
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