Perugia vs Monza | Highlights | Italian Volleyball League Playoffs 2026

Perugia vs Monza | Highlights | Italian Volleyball League Playoffs 2026. Sir Susa Vim Perugia started their Italian SuperLega Playoffs 2026 campaign with an important victory against Mint Vero Volley Monza, winning the match 3–1 in front of their home crowd at PalaBarton in Perugia on March 7, 2026. This match was Game 1 of the SuperLega quarterfinal series, where the teams compete in a best-of-five format for a place in the semifinals of the Italian Volleyball League.

Perugia entered the playoffs as the regular season leaders and one of the strongest teams in Europe, featuring a star-studded roster led by Simone Giannelli, Wilfredo León, Kamil Semeniuk, Yuki Ishikawa, and Sebastian Solé. On the other side, Monza came into the series as the underdog but showed from the very beginning that they were ready to fight.

The match began with a surprise as Monza took control of the first set, playing aggressive volleyball and putting strong pressure on Perugia’s reception. Their attacks were very effective and they managed to take the opening set 25–21, shocking the home crowd and gaining an early 1–0 lead.

However, Perugia quickly responded in the second set. With Giannelli distributing the ball perfectly and the outside hitters finding their rhythm, Perugia improved both offensively and defensively. Their powerful serves and solid blocking helped them dominate the second set, which they won 25–20, tying the match at 1–1.

The third set became the turning point of the match. Both teams exchanged points in a tight battle, but Perugia’s experience and attacking efficiency eventually made the difference. The home team pulled away in the final moments of the set to win 25–21, taking a crucial 2–1 lead.

In the fourth set Perugia continued to control the game. Their offense was more consistent and their blocking system caused serious problems for Monza’s attackers. With another strong performance, Perugia closed the set 25–20 and secured the victory 3–1, taking the first point in the playoff series.

This match showed why Perugia is considered one of the main favorites for the Italian SuperLega title, but it also proved that Monza has the quality to challenge them, especially after their impressive performance in the opening set.

Match Result
Sir Susa Vim Perugia vs Mint Vero Volley Monza – 3:1

Set Scores
21–25
25–20
25–21
25–20

With this win, Perugia takes a 1–0 lead in the quarterfinal playoff series, moving one step closer to the semifinals of the Italian Volleyball League 2026.

Enjoy the full match highlights and relive all the best rallies, powerful spikes, incredible blocks, and intense moments from this exciting SuperLega Playoffs clash between Perugia and Monza.

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