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CEV Champions League

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Sport
  
Volleyball

No. of teams
  
28 (group stage)

Continent
  
Europe

Founded
  
1959

Country
  
CEV members

Most recentchampion(s)
  
Zenit Kazan

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The CEV Champions League, or CEV DenizBank Volleyball Champions League is the top official competition for men's volleyball clubs of Europe and takes place every year.

Contents

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Formula

In the first round take part 28 teams shared in 7 group stage. After each match the following points are assigned:

  • Winner 3:0 or 3:1 3 points
  • Winner 3:2 2 points
  • Loser 2:3 1 point
  • Loser 1:3 or 0:3 0 points

    • Seven 1st placed teams as well as five best 2nd placed qualify for the Playoff 12. 6 pairs are formed and two matches are held between teams in pair. 6 winners form 3 pairs and again two matches between competitors are held. Teams in Final Four are: 3- winners of pairs + 1- host of Final Four. Final is held in March.

    History

  • CEV European Champions Cup (1959-1960 to 1999-2000)
  • CEV Champions League (2000-2001 to present)

    • References

    CEV Champions League Wikipedia
    (Text) CC BY-SA


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