Thursday night at 8:30 p.m. at Palaverde the Panthers in A.Carraro Imoco Volleyball version will play, as defending champions, the first match of Pool A of the 24/25 edition of the Cev Champions League, opponents tomorrow at 8:30 p.m. the Croatian champions of Mladost Zagreb. The Croatians entered the group eliminating with a double 3-1 in the preliminary round the servants of Zok.
This is the first time the Panthers will face a Croatian team in the Champions League.
The Panthers are coming off a ‘fabulous year that led them last season to win all 11 of their Champions League competitions until the final triumph in Antalya.
It will be the ‘debut also in Europe with the A.Carraro Imoco jersey for three stars who, with different jerseys, have given in the past displeasure to the club gialloblù winning the Champions League in the final against Conegliano: Zhu and Gabi with the Vakifbank jersey and Chirichella with that of Novara.
Full team for Coach Santarelli in this European debut.
Referees: Lecourt (Fra) and Sikanijc (Lie)
Media: great television coverage with simultaneous live coverage of all Champions League matches on Sky Sports and DAZN. Post-match updates and interviews on Imoco Volleyball’s Facebook and Youtube pages.
TICKETS: the match IS INCLUDED IN SUBSCRIPTION, ticket offices active from 7 p.m. tomorrow, purchase also possible online. There is ample availability of tickets.
COACH SANTARELLI STATEMENTS
“We are in a good moment, the season started well and the new team with the passing of the weeks and the work in the gym has come to an already satisfactory condition, the understanding of the new group is already at a very good point and we are getting important results. Tomorrow starts the Champions and we are ready for the European adventure, we are defending champions and of course we leave to try to confirm, although in Europe the level of opponents is always higher and we know how difficult it is. With Mladost we are favored, but at this level every match hides its pitfalls, it is fundamental to be always present on the level of attention and concentration, otherwise every opponent can take advantage. “
NEXT ENGAGEMENT
Sunday in Chieri match-event for the 8th round of A1, in Piedmont will be played at 3:20 p.m. LIVE on RAI2!