Galatasaray vs Chieri: CEV Cup Final Second Leg in Istanbul

Galatasaray Daikin Istanbul has been crowned champion of the CEV Cup after defeating the Italian side Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri ’76. The Turkish club secured the title with a 3-1 victory in the second leg of the final on April 8, 2026.

The deciding match took place in Istanbul, where Galatasaray hosted the return game to conclude the championship series. The 3-1 result ensured that the Turkish team maintained their lead and claimed the trophy.

First Leg and Path to the Final

The championship was decided over two legs. In the first encounter, held at the Palazzetto dello Sport Gianni Asti in Torino, Galatasaray established an early advantage. The first leg was a closely contested match that Galatasaray eventually won in a tie-breaker.

This initial victory placed the Italian side, Reale Mutua Fenera Chieri ’76, in a position where they needed to overturn the result in the return match to win the competition.

Chieri’76 Response and Match Context

Heading into the second leg on April 8, 2026, Chieri ’76 traveled to Istanbul with the objective of reversing the deficit from the first game. The Italian team aimed to produce a strong performance to secure the title.

Before the encounter, Chieri player Stella Nervini indicated that the team required a specific mental and tactical approach to succeed in Turkey, stating that they needed more heart, aggressiveness and order to achieve their goal in Istanbul.

Galatasaray’s campaign was bolstered by the presence of Italian star Myriam Sylla, who was a key figure for the Istanbul-based club during the final series.

Despite the efforts of the Italian side to reclaim the lead, Galatasaray’s 3-1 win in the second leg finalized the competition, confirming their status as the 2026 CEV Cup champions.