Luxembourg, January 27, 2021. The CEV Champions League Volley is back and the first Pools to have resumed action are Men's Pool A and Women's Pool B. After the first tournaments of the pools took place at the end of last year, Grupa Azoty Kedzierzyn Kozle and A. Carraro Imoco Conegliano were the main favourites to win a place into the next round of the competition, but it was far from being said and done. 

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Men's Pool A

As expected, the clash between the Polish powerhouses of PGE Skra Belchatow and Grupa Azoty Kedzierzyn Kozle 2-3 (23 - 25, 25 - 21, 20 - 25, 25 - 19, 10 - 15) became Match of the day in Pool A. In a matchup that lasted 128 minutes, both teams were keeping the intrigue alive during all the time, constantly exchanging the lead. It seemed that Grupa Azoty were close to finish their winning streak of 19 victories in official matches this season so far. Instead, they continue on the winning path topping the charts in the Pool.

Fenerbahce HDI ISTANBUL needed only 69 minutes to seize a straight-sets victory over the underdog in Pool A, Lindemans AALST 3-0 (25-14, 25-19, 25-19). Currently third placed in the pool, the Turkish side controlled the game during all the match and didn’t let any surprises affect their run. The fans of the Belgian squad, however, expected maybe a tougher fight by their favourites after the five-setter against Fenerbahce in December.

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Women's Pool B

A. Carraro Imoco CONEGLIANO continue the winning streak after securing their fourth straight-set victory in Pool B 3-0 (25-21, 25-11, 25-11). With 12 points in the table, the Italian club keep a strong first position. Their opponent, Slovenian Calcit Volley KAMNIK, suffered another loss as the team is yet to record a victory in this season of the Champions League.

Earlier on Tuesday Fenerbahçe Opet ISTANBUL celebrated the first victory in the second leg of the 4th Round recording a 3-0 (25-22, 25-16, 25-20) victory over VB Nantes. Second in the table before the match, the team keeps its position in Pool B table, now with three wins and nine points. VB Nantes, who are hosting this leg of the competition, keep the third position with one win and three points.

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