BR Volleys Fall to Lüneburg in Dramatic Champions League Clash
The Berlin team exits the competition after a tense Golden Set, shifting focus to the upcoming German Cup final.
- The Berlin Volleys were eliminated from the Champions League after losing the Golden Set to Bundesliga rival SVG Lüneburg in a dramatic match.
- Despite a strong start and winning the match 3:2, Berlin could not secure victory in the decisive Golden Set, which ended 15:13 in Lüneburg's favor.
- Key moments included Berlin's initial dominance in the first set and a subsequent loss of momentum, allowing Lüneburg to capitalize on errors and take critical sets.
- Lüneburg's captain Theo Mohwinkel and standout performances in serving and defense played pivotal roles in their victory, marking the team's first-ever Champions League quarterfinal appearance.
- The BR Volleys now turn their attention to the German Cup final against SWD powervolleys Düren, aiming to defend their title this Sunday in Mannheim.