Spanish champion CV Guaguas Las Palmas continues its winning streak with an impressive series of six victories in 19 days, in which it has recorded 18 won sets and only three lost. Fernando Muñoz's team, which also includes former national player Dobromir Dimitrov, demonstrates stability and depth all fourteen volleyball players have already made their season debut.
After the 3:1 away victory against Olympiacos in Piraeus, the "yellow hawks" are preparing for the return match tomorrow evening (Wednesday) in the hallGran Canaria Arena. The match is part of the qualifications for the Champions League group stage and will pit the Spaniards against the Greek giant, led by "Bulgarian son-in-law" Aleksandar Atanasijević.
Perfect start and impressive numbers
| Competition | Date | Opponent | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champions League, first leg | October 21 | MÁV Elore SC Foxconn (Hun) | 3:1 | Away |
| Super League, Round 1 | October 25 | Cisneros Alter Tenerife | 3:0 | Home |
| CL, second leg | October 30 | MÁV Elore SC Foxconn | 3:0 | Home |
| Superleague, Round II | November 2 | CV Melilla | 3:0 | Away |
| Champions League, first leg | November 6 | Olympiacos SC | 3:1 | Away |
| Superleague, Round III | November 8 | Servigroup Benidorm | 3:1 | Away |
In these six matches, Guaguas has spent almost 575 playing minutes, not allowing any opponent to put them under serious threat. The serve, stable block, and effective defense are at the core of the Canarian team's dominance.
What's next
Tomorrow's return leg against Olympiacos is decisive for advancing:
With a 3:0, 3:1 or 3:2 win, Guaguas advances directly.
With a 0:3 or 1:3 loss, everything will be decided in a "golden set".
If the Spaniards deal with the Greeks, in the last qualifying round, Bulgarian Levski Sofia awaits them – provided that "the Blues" eliminate Osijek. This could lead to an intriguing clash between two teams with Bulgarian connections – Levski and Dobromir Dimitrov's team.
Final touch
The series of victories makes Guaguas one of the best-prepared teams at the start of the season. The support of the crowd in Gran Canaria Arena tomorrow night could be crucial for "the Yellow Hawks" to advance to the next phase of the Champions League and maintain their perfect balance.
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