Today is the culmination of the playoff group for 5th place in the Italian SuperLega Credem Banca. The 5th and final round of the group stage is ahead, with three intriguing matches that will determine the full picture for the semifinals in this bracket.

The spotlights will be on three halls, with all matches broadcast live on VBTV:

• 17:30 Italian time (18:30 Bulgarian time):Sonepar Padova vs Rana Verona (Kioene Arena)

• 17:30 Italian time (18:30 Bulgarian time):Valsa Group Modena vs Yuasa Battery Grottazzolina (PalaPanini)

• 19:30 Italian time (20:30 Bulgarian time):Allianz Milano vs Cisterna Volley (Allianz Cloud, Milan)

Currently, two teams have already secured a place in the semifinals:Valsa Group ModenaandRana Verona, who are at the top of the standings with 9 points each.

The battle for the remaining two spots in the semifinals is extremely competitive. Currently in third position isAllianz Milanowith 6 points, who must withstand the attack ofCisterna Volley, who are fourth with 5 points. The match between Milano and Cisterna is the last of the day, and the results from earlier matches could influence their performance on the court.

Hopes for qualification still exist forSonepar Padova, who are fifth with 4 points and need a mandatory win at home against Verona, hoping for a favorable outcome in other matches. ForYuasa Battery Grottazzolina, who are last with 3 points, qualification seems difficult, requiring a mandatory 3-point win against leader Modena and suitable results from the other courts.

Current standings in the 5th place group before the last round:

1. Valsa Group Modena - 9 points

2. Rana Verona - 9 points

3. Allianz Milano - 6 points

4. Cisterna Volley - 5 points

5. Sonepar Padova - 4 points

6. Yuasa Battery Grottazzolina - 3 points

We remind you that the format of the 5th place playoff includes a group stage with six teams, after which the first four qualify for the semi-finals and final. These matches are played in a single game on the home court of the better-ranked team. The semi-finals are scheduled for May 3, 2025, and the final for May 10, 2025. The winner of this stream will earn the right to participate in the European Challenge Cup for the 2024/25 season.

It remains to be seen which two teams will join Modena and Verona in the semi-finals and what the direct elimination pairings will look like.

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