Trentino crowned champions

The Russians never got going throughout a brief, one-sided match, allowing an Italian side in superb form to take control and record a 25-12 25-20 25-21 victory.

Man of the match Osmany Juantorena was thrilled after helping his side retain the trophy they won in Rome 12 months ago.

"We are definitely a great team," he said.

"We came here very tired after the series against Macerata in the national league but we were very motivated and we expressed our full potential."

In the third-place play-off local side PGE Skra Belchatow edged a much tighter encounter against ACH Volley Bled, eventually coming off winners by 25-16 22-25 31-29 25-20.