After the German champions Berlin Recycling Volleys, VfB Friedrichshafen is also on the verge of being eliminated from the Champions League. The Bundesliga side lost to Jastrzebski Wegiel from Poland in the first leg of the quarter-finals at home 0:3 (17:25, 16:25, 13:25) and now they need a miracle. The second leg will take place next Wednesday.
Friedrichshafen had already lost twice against Wegiel in the group phase (1:3, 0:3). VfB has not reached the semifinals since the 2006/07 season. It was then that he won the title.
Series champion Berlin lost 3-1 (18:25, 15:25, 25:23, 17:25) to the favored Italian representative Sir Safety Perugia on Wednesday.