With Cucine Lube Civitanova and Sir Susa Scai Perugia already booked for the semifinals, this weekend the battles for the other two spots in the next round of Italian men’s SuperLega Credem Banca playoffs continue in the remaining two best-of-five quarterfinal series. In their fourth-leg matches, Allianz Milan will host Rana Verona on Saturday, March 21, and Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza will entertain Valsa Group Modena on Sunday.
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Published 01:59, 21 Mar 2026
Allianz and Verona in battle (photo source: legavolley.it)
“I don't know how many believed in it, to be honest. I know I believed in it, along with the staff and the team. We prepared to be able to bring Verona back to our arena. These are playoff games, real games, the ones you have to play with your teeth and never give up a ball. Game three was a good game, but we have to forget about it immediately. We watch it again, analyze it and prepare for another important match. On Saturday, we need our fans, the ones that, I know, can fill the Allianz Cloud. We need everyone, because it will be another very tough game.” Roberto Piazza, head coach of Allianz Milan
“The important thing is to be able to bring that energy that characterizes us to the court, and that's what we're working on. There's not much time to spend in the gym, but we're definitely eager to go to Milan and experience a moment we've been waiting for all season, while playing good volleyball. That's what I think we need to be absolutely convinced of, with great serenity and clarity, going onto the court with what has led to all the results we've achieved so far: the energy and positivity of a team that relies on this type of characteristics.” Fabio Soli, head coach of Rana Verona
“We won a very important match for the series, but on Sunday we'll start from zero.” Dante Boninfante, head coach of Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza
“We'll approach this match with the spirit of a team that really enjoys playing at the Panini hall, so we'd like to play another game at home. We'll go to Piacenza with the desire to do well and bounce back from our last defeat. We've studied every single detail that can make the difference.” Alberto Giuliani, head coach of Valsa Group Modena
