The Greek Volleyball League is entering its decisive phase, and Bulgarian players will be at the center of important clashes. The teams of Nikolay Kolev (PAOK), Georgi Petrov (Kifisias), Boyan Yordanov, and Tomislav Rusev (Pegasus Polichnis) face various challenges in the fight for the title, allocation of places, and survival in the elite.

PAOK (Nikolay Kolev) A.O.N.S. Spik – semi-finals against Panathinaikos

PAOK, where Nikolay Kolev plays, secured fourth place in the regular season and will face Panathinaikos in the semi-finals. The team has the home advantage in the series, which is played to three wins. A tough battle is expected, but PAOK has the necessary resources to counter the favorite Panathinaikos.

Kifisias (Georgi Petrov) A.O.N.S. Spik – mini-championship for 5th-7th place

Kifisias, with Georgi Petrov in its squad, finished in sixth position in the regular season and will play in a mini-championship against Finikas Syros and O.F.I. The team starts with 26 points and will try to win the best possible position in the final standings. Georgi Petrov will have an important role in the team's ambitions for a higher ranking.

Pegasus Polichnis (Boyan Yordanov, Tomislav Rusev) A.O.N.S. Spik – battle for survival

Pegasus Polichnis, where Boyan Yordanov and Tomislav Rusev compete, is in a difficult situation and will fight to stay in the elite. The team will face A.O. Flisvos Paleo Faliro in a best-of-three series, with the winner retaining their place in the league and the loser dropping to the Preliminary League, where the Orestiada team already is. Boyan Yordanov and Tomislav Rusev will be key figures in Pegasus' attempt to avoid relegation.

What's next?

The fate of Bulgarian volleyball players in Greece will be decided in the coming weeks. PAOK will fight for the final, Kifisias will seek a good mid-table finish, and Pegasus will play for life and death for its survival. Intriguing clashes await us, in which Bulgarian participation will be decisive.

POSITIONS 1-4 (best of 3 wins)

• Panathinaikos A.O.- PAOK

• Olympiacos S.F.P.- A.O.N.S. Spik

POSITIONS 5-7 (championship in 2 rounds)

1. A.O. Finikas Syros– 30 points

2. A.O.P. Kifisias– 26 points

3. O.F.I.- 25 points

POSITIONS 8-9 (survival battle)

• A.O. Fylisvos Paleo Faliro- Pegasus Polichnis(with 3 wins they stay in the league)

PRELIMINARY LEAGUE

• 10. Orestiada- relegation

• Mount Athoswas relegated to the Preliminary League without playouts, as the point difference with the 9th team is 13 and exceeds the 12-point threshold.

Playoff and Survival Battle Format

• The top 4 teams from the regular season qualified for the playoff semifinals, where they will play best of 3 wins:

  • Panathinaikos A.O.vsPAOK

  • Olympiacos S.F.P.vsA.O.N.S. Milon

• The teams that finished in positions 5-7 transfer their points to the second phase and will play a mini-championship among themselves.

• A.O. Fylisvos Paleo FaliroandPegasus Polichniswill face each other, and the team that wins 3 matches will retain its place in the league. The loser will followOrestiadain the Preliminary League.