Article by Adrian Jitea – Published Tuesday, 12 May 2026 22:55 / Updated Tuesday, 12 May 2026 23:04
Dinamo and Arcada Galati will play a decisive match to determine the men's volleyball champion. On Tuesday, the people from Bucharest played the best match of the final and prevailed away from home with a score of 27-25, 25-21, 25-16.
Men's volleyball delivers an electrifying season, more balanced than ever. Steaua dominated the regular season and finished with the best record. The Cup Final was won by SCM Zalău in front of Corona Brașov, and the fight for the title is between Dinamo and Arcada Galati.
The race for the gold medals entered the decider. Arcada started the final with a victory in Bucharest. Dinamo retreated, and in the multi-purpose game in Galati, the tie was reached.
Dinamo and Arcada Galati, decisive match for the title
On Monday, Arcada took advantage of the support of the fans and found the energy of a victory in 5 sets (25-22, 25-23, 22-25, 23-25, 15-10). Today, the city was ready for celebration. Again, full house.
Only the dynamists Mircea Peța, Christian Fromm, Nicolae Ghionea and Eric Burggraf did not agree and ruined the party.
I witnessed the most dominant performance in the final series, a 27-25, 25-21, 25-16 triumph of the Bucharesters.
I don't even remember when the last final was so contested. It's nice to see the hall full, to play with so many spectators. I think I put on quite a show for them. It is very difficult to say what will happen in Bucharest on Friday. I think we're all trying to recharge our batteries and do our best. Respect that our fans have been here through all the good times and the bad
– Robert Călin, Dinamo volleyball player
The title of champion will be decided on Friday, from 6:00 p.m., in the multipurpose hall in Şoseaua Ștefan cel Mare.
According to the Romanian Volleyball Federation, Dinamo will fight for the 20th title. Arcada Galati will try to get the 6th trophy in their history.
Also on Thursday, from 18:00, the match that will decide the bronze medalist is scheduled. SCM Zalău and Steaua are tied, 2-2.
