VakifBank seals 7th European crown with 3-1 win over Eczacibasi in all-Turkish final

VakifBank moved quickly to take control of the final, winning the opening two sets 25-20 and 25-21. Their early dominance put pressure on Eczacibasi, as the yellow-and-black side built momentum in front of a home crowd in Türkiye.

Eczacibasi respond but cannot carry momentum

Eczacibasi managed to push back in the third set, taking it 25-21 and briefly shifting the rhythm of the match.

However, VakifBank regained its composure in the fourth set, closing it out 25-18 to secure the title without allowing the match to extend further.

Guidetti’s side completes unbeaten European run

Coached by Giovanni Guidetti, VakifBank wrapped up the tournament without a single defeat, underlining the team's consistency throughout Europe’s top-tier club competition.

The victory adds to its previous titles in 2011, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2022 and 2023, reinforcing its position among the continent’s most successful teams.

All-Turkish final highlights national dominance

The match marked another all-Turkish final between the two sides, following their previous meeting in the 2022-2023 season, which VakifBank also won. With both finalists representing Türkiye, the country secured its 27th international club trophy in women’s volleyball, continuing its strong presence on the global stage.

Eczacibasi, who had advanced to the final after defeating Italy’s Savino Del Bene in the semi-finals, was aiming to lift the trophy for the second time, having last won it in 2015.

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