Schwerin Volleyballers Win Crucial Match - SSC Palmberg Schwerin crushes Plovdiv 3-0 in Champions League showdown
SSC Palmberg Schwerin secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Maritsa Plovdiv in their latest UEFA Champions League clash. The German side controlled the match from start to finish, winning each set with growing confidence. This result marks their third win in four group-stage games this season.
The opening set saw Schwerin race to a 17-9 lead, only for Plovdiv to stage a late comeback, narrowing the gap to 20-23. Schwerin held firm, closing it out 25-20.
The second set followed a similar pattern. Plovdiv took an early 5-9 advantage, but Schwerin rallied once more, eventually sealing the set 25-21. In the third, Schwerin found themselves trailing 2-6. Undeterred, they turned the tables decisively, winning seven match points in a row to finish 25-17. This victory comes after a hard-fought 3-2 away win against the same opponent earlier in the group stage. Under head coach Felix Koslowski, Schwerin has now won three of their four Champions League group matches. The team entered the new year with momentum, having faced Plovdiv in their second fixture of 2026.
The 3-0 win strengthens Schwerin’s position in the Champions League standings. They now prepare for their remaining fixtures with confidence, having overcome early setbacks in each set. Plovdiv, meanwhile, will look to regroup after another defeat to the German side.
