The quarterfinals of the Del Monte® Italian Cup SuperLega finished without surprises, but with enough intrigue and quality to outline a more than curious Final Four. At Unipol Arena in Bologna on February 7 and 8, 2026, Itas Trentino, Rana Verona, Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza, and Sir Susa Scai Perugia will compete.
Three of the four teams are well-known from last year's edition, with the only "new" participant being Piacenza – winner of the trophy in the 2022/23 season in Rome. A curious detail is that Trento, Verona, and Perugia (as well as Civitanova) will also be main protagonists in the Del Monte® Supercup, which will take place in Trieste on February 28 and March 1.
Quarterfinal Results
| Home Team | Away Team | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Itas Trentino | Vero Volley Monza | 3:0 (25:13, 25:19, 25:19) |
| Rana Verona | Allianz Milano | 3:0 (25:19, 25:18, 29:27) |
| Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza | Valsa Group Modena | 3:1 (25:18, 25:22, 21:25, 25:14) |
| Sir Susa Scai Perugia | Cucine Lube Civitanova | 3:1 (25:17, 22:25, 25:22, 25:16) |
Match Highlights
Trento – Monza
The team from the Dolomites left no doubt against Monza. Control over the serve and stable block play allowed Trento to close the match quickly and efficiently, without taking unnecessary risks.
Verona – Milan
Rana Verona, supported by full stands, prevailed in three sets against Allianz Milano. Keita and Darlan scored a total of 33 points and were the engine of Fabio Soli's team. For Milan, the double-digit performances of Recine (11) and Lindqvist (12) were not enough, especially in Otsuka's absence.
Piacenza – Modena
The Emilian derby offered the most dynamism. Mandiraci played a key role with 21 points, and after losing the third set, Piacenza reacted like champions and convincingly closed the match in the fourth.
Perugia – Civitanova
The trophy holder was eliminated after a 3:1 win for Sir Susa Scai Perugia. After a 1:1 tie in sets, Lorenzetti's team stepped up the pace, and Semeniuk's decisive attack symbolized the hosts' superiority in the final phase.
Semifinals – Final Four, Bologna
| Date | Time | Semifinal |
|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2026 | 15:30 | Itas Trentino – Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza |
| February 7, 2026 | Evening slot | Rana Verona – Sir Susa Scai Perugia |
The two semifinals promise a clash of different philosophies – the organized and balanced Trento against the physically powerful Piacenza, as well as Perugia's tactical discipline against Verona's athleticism and emotion. Bologna is ready for a volleyball weekend at the highest Italian level.
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