The final tournament for the Polish Cup 2025/2026 offered a rare combination of history, expectations, and a decisive outcome. All Final Four participants had their motivation BOGDANKA LUK LublinandProjekt Warszawawere chasing their first trophy, Asseco Resovia Rzeszówhad been waiting for 39 years, andIndykpol AZS Olsztyn 29.
In the final, the teams ofStéphane Antiga (Lublin)andMassimo Botti (Resovia), but there was no real intrigue. Lublin imposed full control and reached the cup after a convincing victory with
3:0 (25:15, 25:20, 25:20)
three sets, in which their superiority was evident in all elements.
Thus, BOGDANKA LUK Lublin added another trophy to its golden run in recent months after the Supercup, the Challenge Cup, and the Polish championship title.
Alex Grozdanov the key factor in the middle
Among Lublin's many starsAlex Grozdanovdistinguished himself with a performance that rarely makes direct headlines but decides matches. The Bulgarian international was a cornerstone in the middle of the net – strong in blocking, effective in quick attacks, and exceptionally tactically disciplined.
With his presence, Grozdanov seriously limited Resovia's options in the center, which forced the opponent to seek riskier solutions on the wings. This was especially visible in the second and third sets, when attempts to get back into the match were neutralized in their infancy.
Dream Team of the Polish Cup 2025/2026
| Position | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| MVP | Kevin Sasak | BOGDANKA LUK Lublin |
| Setter | Marcin Komenda | BOGDANKA LUK Lublin |
| Opposite Hitter | Kevin Sasak | BOGDANKA LUK Lublin |
| Middle Blocker | Alex Grozdanov | BOGDANKA LUK Lublin |
| Outside Hitter | Wilfredo Leon | BOGDANKA LUK Lublin |
| Libero | Thales Hoss | BOGDANKA LUK Lublin |
Rare, but perfectly logical – the entire Dream Team is made up of players from the winner. This highlights Lublin's total dominance in the tournament. Alex Grozdanov's presence among the distinguished middle blockers is recognition of his role as a 'quiet leader' – a player who doesn't just accumulate points, but controls the game through positioning, blocking, and correct decisions.
Alex Grozdanov's inclusion in the Dream Team of the Polish Cup 2025/2026 is fully deserved and solidifies his place among the most solid middle blockers in PlusLiga. In a tournament dominated by stars and big names, the Bulgarian showed that class is measured not only by the number of points, but by influence on the game.
