Piacenza - Montepellier

CEV Cup - Quarterfinal

After an unexpected defeat in the quarterfinals of the Cev Cup against Montpellier, Piacenza has a strong interest in winning the match 3-0 or 3-1, and then playing the golden set to determine passage to the semifinals. If Piacenza were to lose 2 sets, the French team would advance to the next round. Piacenza has had an inconsistent period due to the absence of Leal due to shoulder problems, Brazilian player Lucarelli, and a poor performance from the opposite player Romanò. However, in the last home match, Piacenza demonstrated the value of a team that deserves a high position in the Superlega rankings and, in this case, to continue its journey in the Cev Cup. Piacenza's last victory in the Superlega saw a crucial return of Lucarelli, who replaced the Italian player Recine, giving Piacenza balance and solidity in both reception and attack. There was also a recovery of Romanò with 62% in attack and a colossal performance from Leal with 70%. If Piacenza maintains these numbers, which is likely since the entire roster will be available, I do not think Montpellier can win and therefore advance to the next round. Romanò, Leal, Simon, Brizard, and Lucarelli are superior to the players on the French side, where only the multiple champion Le Goff stands out.