The Polish team Aluron KMK Varta Zawiercie has qualified for their second consecutive final in the most prestigious European club volleyball competition, the Volleyball Champions League. Under the leadership of Michał Winiarski, the team defeated the Turkish side Ziraatbank Ankara with a score of 3-1 (25-19, 24-26, 25-19, 25-19) in the second semi-final of the final four held at the packed "Inalpi Arena" in Turin tonight.

The match was officiated by Bulgarian referee Konstantin Yovchev.

This marks Zawiercie's return to the Champions League final, following their appearance last year. In the final, the Polish team will face the Italian powerhouse Perugia, who earlier today defeated the Polish team Project Warsaw 3-0 in the first semi-final. Perugia won the title last year after a dramatic victory with a score of 3-2 and Zawiercie will undoubtedly seek revenge.

The battle for the Champions League trophy between Zawiercie and Perugia takes place tomorrow (May 17) at 9:30 PM Bulgarian time. Before that, the bronze medal match will be between Warsaw and Ziraatbank, who both made it to the Top 4 for the first time in the competition.

The most valuable player for Zawiercie was Aaron Russel with 16 points (2 blocks, 45% attack efficiency and 44% positive reception - +8), while Bartosz Kwilek added another 13 points (2 blocks, 1 ace, 42% attack efficiency and 54% positive reception - +6).