Bulgarian international Georgi Tatarov and his teamYuasa Battery Grottazzolinasuffereda second lossin the playoff group for 5th place in the ItalianSuperLega, which grants participation in theChallenge Cup2025/26. The elite newcomer lost their away match toSonepar Padovawith0:3 (22:25, 19:25, 17:25).

Tatarov finished with9 points, including1 block.

🏐 Other results from Round 2:

🔹Rana Verona - Cisterna Volley 3:0(25:15, 25:18, 25:22)
🔹Allianz Milano - Valsa Group Modena– 0:3(21:25, 19:25, 24:26)

📅Next matches
April 18:

🕓 21:30 –Allianz Milano - Sonepar Padova(VBTV)
April 19:
🕕 18:30 –Modena - Cisterna Volley(VBTV)
🕕 20:30 -Yuasa Battery Grottazzolina - Rana Verona(VBTV)

📌 Tournament format:
6 teams play one match against each other. The first 4 advance to thesemi-finals (May 3), followed by thefinal (May 10). The winner qualifies for theChallenge Cup 2025/26.

Standings in the 5th place group after the second week:

🏐 STANDINGS (after 2 rounds)

1. Valsa Group Modena – 6 pts (2/0), sets won/lost: 6/1

2. Rana Verona – 6 pts (2/0), sets: 6/1

3. Sonepar Padova – 3 pts (1/1), sets: 4/3

4. Cisterna Volley – 3 pts (1/1), sets: 3/3

5. Allianz Milano – 0 pts (0/2), games: 1/6

6. Yuasa Battery Grottazzolina – 0 pts (0/2), games: 0/6