Spanish champion CV Guaguas successfully started its European campaign, after overcoming MÁV Elore SC Foxconn away with 1:3 (21–25, 16–25, 25–21, 19–25) in the Hungarian hall MET Arena. The match lasted 108 minutes, and the return leg will be played on October 30 at 7:00 PM in Gran Canaria Arena.

With this victory, the team from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria made a strong start to its busy season, in which it will compete on four fronts – three domestic (in Spain) and one European. For the "yellows" from the islands, this was also the first major test of a campaign that will not conclude before spring.

Expectations for an even battle were met, especially in the third set, when the Hungarians, led by Argentine specialist Omar Pelillo, temporarily managed to get back into the match. MÁV Elore SC Foxconn, which won both the championship title and the Hungarian Cup last season, showed character but faced Guaguas' more organized play.

The Spaniards demonstrated an excellent balance between attack and defense, and the team's setter is former Bulgarian international Dobromir Dimitrov, who led the offense with experience and composure. Dimitrov played in three of the four sets, being substituted only in the second part. The most effective player for the winners was the star from Trento's golden period, Osmany Juantorena, who finished with 16 points (3 aces, 2 blocks) and won the MVP award.

CV Guaguas managed to prevail in the three sets where they controlled the tempo and minimized errors. The Hungarians showed fighting spirit and took advantage of a drop in their opponent's concentration in the third set, but the Spaniards' final push decided the contest.

Having achieved an advantage, CV Guaguas will seek a decisive home victory on October 30 to secure their qualification for the next stage of the tournament.

Gran Canaria Arena is expected to be full, as fans on the island are ready to support the team in its bid to continue its winning streak in Europe.