Germany emerged victorious in the 2025 Women's CEV Beach Volleyball Nations Cup, held in Espinho, Portugal. With consistently strong performances, they proved their dominance in the prestigious country-versus-country format, securing the top podium spot and underlining their status as one of Europe's elite beach volleyball teams.
Path to Victory
Germany’s journey in the tournament was marked by a flawless run through Pool A:
- Defeated Lithuania
- Overcame the Netherlands
- Beat France
They dropped only one set in the pool phase, signaling their form heading into the semifinals. Against Spain, Germany showed resilience by mounting comebacks in both rubbers to secure a place in the final. There, they faced Ukraine and clinched the championship with two commanding performances:
- Sandra Ittlinger and Anna-Lena Grüne won in three sets
- Svenja Müller and Cinja Tillmann closed the contest in straight sets
Ukraine’s Silver Success
Despite falling short in the final, Ukraine had a standout tournament. Topping Pool B and sweeping the Netherlands in the semifinals, they demonstrated excellent teamwork and adaptability. However, they couldn’t match Germany’s pace and cohesion in the title match.
Men’s Edition and Event Importance
Espinho also hosted the men’s competition, which saw Norway narrowly defeat the Netherlands in a golden set thriller. As always, the Nations Cup serves as a vital platform for countries to develop team chemistry and test their squad depth.
Germany’s triumph is a testament to their robust national program and positions them well for upcoming international challenges, including Olympic qualification.
For more details, visit the official report on the FIVB website.
