VakıfBank started the Sultanlar Ligi with a victory against Beşiktaş
Defending champions VakıfBank kicked off the new season with a 3-1 win over Beşiktaş in the opening week match of the Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi.
Vodafone Sultanlar Ligi defending champions VakıfBank started the league with a victory, defeating Beşiktaş 3-1 at the VakıfBank Sports Palace in the opening week encounter of the 2026-2027 season.
Match Progress and Set Results
VakıfBank took the lead by winning the first set 25-16 with Marina Markova's effective play, and claimed the second set 25-18 to bring the score to 2-0.
Although Beşiktaş reduced the deficit by winning the third set 25-23, VakıfBank took the fourth set 25-19 and finished the match with a 3-1 victory.
Streaks and Historical Statistics
The yellow-and-black team maintained their dominance against Beşiktaş, winning their 40th consecutive official match against their opponent.
VakıfBank also achieved the success of leaving the court victorious in the opening matches at home in the Sultanlar Ligi for the 15th consecutive season.
Head Coach and Player Statements
VakıfBank Head Coach Giovanni Guidetti stated after the match that they were happy to encounter difficulties and that they needed such challenges.
Marina Markova, the top scorer of the match, expressed that the match went well but they needed to correct their mistakes before the Champions Cup match they will play on Tuesday.