Praia survive five-set battle against Guarulhos to stay at the top

One of Brazil's three representatives at the upcoming 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men's Club World Championship, Praia Clube ended the third leg of the 2025-2026 Brazilian Men's Superliga at the top of the standings thanks to a hard-fought, five-set road win against Vôlei Guarulhos Bateubet.

The teams met in Guarulhos on Sunday, in the last match of the weekend, and, after several turnarounds, Praia triumphed 3-2 (25-22, 22-25, 31-33, 27-25, 17-15), claiming their third victory in the tournament.

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The victory took Praia to eight points in the standings (three wins), placing them at the top, above everyone else. Defending champions Sada Cruzeiro come next with seven, while Vôlei Renata Campinas, Suzano Vôlei, Saneago Goiás Vôlei and Guarulhos all have six. Also undefeated, SESI Bauru played only two matches and have five points.

Praia's 35-year-old opposite Franco Paese earned the match's MVP award after registering 31 points (29 kills, two blocks). Outside hitter Paulo Vinicios Silva also had a strong performance, tallying 20 points, with 14 kills, five blocks and the game-winning ace.

Young opposite Bryan Silva was Guarulhos' leading scorer with 22 points (20 kills, one block, one ace). Argentine national team outside hitter Manuel Armoa and middle blocker Álvaro Dourado tallied 16 points each.

Cruzeiro and Campinas back to winning ways

Also qualified for the Club World Championship, Campinas and Cruzeiro recovered from second-leg upsets and both earned three points over the weekend. Campinas played on Saturday and, even on the road, dominated Viapol Vôlei São José to win 3-1 (25-18, 25-22, 21-25, 25-22). Argentine Olympic medalist opposite Bruno Lima carried the team's offense with 21 points (20 kills, one block).

On Sunday, Cruzeiro went on the road against Azulim Sicoob Aracoop Monte Carmelo and came out with a straight-set (25-21, 28-26, 25-13) victory. Olympic champion outside hitter Douglas Souza led all scorers with 16 points (15 kills, one block).

Two other matches were held on Saturday, with Suzano beating Joinville Vôlei 3-1 (25-15, 23-25, 25-18, 25-21) and Goiás making great use of homecourt advantage to top JF Vôlei also in four sets (23-25, 25-17, 25-21, 25-18).

Brazilian Men’s Superliga – Match Schedule & Results

The fourth leg of the regular season will have three matches on Saturday, two on Sunday and one on Monday.

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