Eczacibasi Women completed a crucial double over Numia Vero Volley Milano, winning 3-2 in an away rematch in the CEV Champions League Women's on February 5, 2026. In a mirror image of their first encounter, the Turkish giants once again outlasted the Italian side in a five-set epic that decided the group winner. The match was a rollercoaster, with Milano fighting valiantly at home to force a decider, only for Eczacibasi's composure and star power to prevail in the end. This victory virtually guaranteed Eczacibasi top spot in the group, a major psychological and strategic advantage for the knockout stages. For Milano, two narrow five-set losses to the same opponent were heartbreaking but proved they belong among Europe's elite. The head-to-head results between these two powerhouses provided some of the most memorable volleyball of the group phase.