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The first weekend of 2026 delivered high-octane drama in the Polish PlusLiga. PlusLiga Round 15 saw league leaders tested, giants toppled, and a massive statement made in the capital. While BOGDANKA LUK Lublin solidified their top spot with a gritty victory, the headline story arguably comes from Suwałki, where the mighty Jastrzębski Węgiel finally hit a wall. Here is your complete round-up of the action from January 3rd to 5th.
The Main Event: ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle 2-3 BOGDANKA LUK Lublin
(25-22, 22-25, 19-25, 25-21, 11-15)
In the undisputed match of the week, league leaders BOGDANKA LUK Lublin traveled to Kędzierzyn-Koźle and escaped with a narrow victory that showcased their championship mettle. Facing a ZAKSA side desperate to regain their status among the elite, Lublin found themselves in a dogfight that required every ounce of star power they possessed.
The match began with ZAKSA firing on all cylinders. The hosts capitalized on Lublin’s sluggish start, taking the first set 25-22 thanks to a disciplined block that stifled the visitors’ attack. However, the tide turned in the second set as Lublin’s superstar Wilfredo Leon began to find his rhythm. Shaking off early blocks, Leon became the focal point of the offense, powering his team to take the next two sets.
Just when it looked like Lublin would cruise to a 3-1 win, ZAKSA roared back in the fourth. Led by a resilient defensive effort and clutch serving, the hosts forced a decider, sending the home crowd into a frenzy. But in the tie-break, class prevailed. Lublin tightened their defense, and with playmaker Marcin Komenda pulling the strings beautifully, they stormed to a 15-11 finish to seal the two points.
The Star
While Marcin Komenda earned MVP PlusLiga Round 15 honors for his masterful distribution, Wilfredo Leon was the undeniable engine of the victory. The superstar outside hitter racked up a match-high 28 points, proving unstoppable in the crucial moments of the tie-break.
Around the PlusLiga Round 15
While the drama unfolded in Kędzierzyn-Koźle, the rest of the league provided shock results and dominant displays.
- PGE Projekt Warszawa 3-0 Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie (25-21, 25-20, 25-23)In a clash of heavyweights, Projekt Warszawa delivered a tactical masterclass, sweeping Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie in straight sets. The Warsaw side looked fresher and more cohesive, capitalizing on a Zawiercie team that appeared fatigued following their recent Club World Championship exploits. Bartosz Bednorz was electric, hammering down 19 points to lead the charge, while setter Jan Firlej picked up the MVP award for running a flawless offense.
- Ślepsk Malow Suwałki 3-0 JSW Jastrzębski Węgiel (26-24, 25-23, 27-25)The shock of the weekend! Ślepsk Malow Suwałki pulled off a historic upset, handing Jastrzębski Węgiel a stunning 3-0 defeat. Despite the straight-sets scoreline, the match was razor-thin, with Ślepsk winning the decisive points in every set. Asparuh Asparuhov (18 points) and MVP Bartosz Filipiak (15 points) were the heroes, outgunning a stunned Jastrzębski side that saw their winning streak snap in dramatic fashion.
- Steam Hemarpol Politechnika Częstochowa 3-1 Barkom Każany Lwów (25-21, 21-25, 25-15, 25-20)Częstochowa secured vital points in the battle for mid-table stability. After dropping the second set, the hosts shifted gears, demolishing Lwów in the third and fourth. Iranian star Milad Ebadipour was in vintage form, scoring 22 points and claiming the MVP title to steer his team to victory.
- Cuprum Stilon Gorzów 3-0 InPost ChKS Chełm (25-20, 25-18, 25-20)In Monday’s fixture, Cuprum Stilon Gorzów made light work of newcomers InPost ChKS Chełm. It was a comprehensive performance from start to finish, with Chizoba Neves Atu putting on a scoring clinic to earn the MVP award. The win provides crucial breathing room for Gorzów in the standings.
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Performance of the PlusLiga Round 15
The top scorers from Round 15, led by Lublin’s powerhouse.
| Rank | Player | Team | Points |
| 1 | Wilfredo Leon | BOGDANKA LUK Lublin | 28 |
| 2 | Milad Ebadipour | Steam Hemarpol Częstochowa | 22 |
| 3 | Bartosz Bednorz | PGE Projekt Warszawa | 19 |
Sources: https://www.plusliga.pl/games.html#
