Linz AG Froschberg and ASD Quattro Mori Cagliari set for ETTU Europe Cup Women final showdown
After months of demanding European battles, the 2025/26 Europe Cup Women season will come down to a final between ASD Quattro Mori Cagliari and Linz AG Froschberg.
The opening leg of the final will take place on 15 May in Cagliari, with ASD Quattro Mori hosting Linz AG Froschberg, while the decisive return leg is scheduled for 22 May in Linz. Both clubs arrive with confidence after strong and consistent European campaigns.
Linz AG Froschberg reached the final after another impressive European campaign. The Austrian side recorded victories over Son Cladera TTC Mallorca before delivering a strong semi-final performance against fellow Spanish club MIRO Ganxets Costa Durada. Champions League winners in 2013, Linz AG Froschberg once again confirmed their reputation as one of the most consistent and experienced teams in European women’s club table tennis.
For Britt EERLAND, the final arrives at the end of a long and demanding season, but motivation inside the Linz camp remains extremely high.
“Of course, at this stage of the season everybody is tired, but everybody is also very eager,” said EERLAND. “It’s a final and we worked hard to be here. Finals are always special to compete in, so we want to make the most of the experience and make it our moment.”
The Dutch international also expects another very balanced battle between two teams that know each other well from previous European encounters.
“The last time we played against them was in the Champions League in 2025,” she recalled. “I would say that Debora Vivarelli and Nikoleta Stefanova are stronger now, but at that time the Chinese player they had was stronger than the current one. We are both strong teams, so I believe it will be a great final.”
On the other side, ASD Quattro Mori Cagliari have perhaps been one of the most resilient teams of the season. The Italian side progressed through difficult ties against Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahce Sports Club and Czech club SKST Plus Hodonin to secure their place in the final.
Both teams know each other well from years of European competition, which makes this final especially intriguing. Linz traditionally rely on tactical discipline, experience and strong team chemistry, while Cagliari arrive with confidence built through several hard-fought victories during the knockout stage.
Neither side may have started the season among the absolute favourites, but both fully earned their place in the final through consistency, resilience and the ability to deliver under pressure.
For Tania PLAIAN, the final is both a major challenge and a special opportunity for the Italian club.
“We are ready for the final, even if we know Linz are a very strong team with a lot of experience and excellent players,” said PLAIAN. “We already faced each other in the group stage of the Champions League two years ago and lost both matches.”
The Italian side has carefully studied their opponents, but above all wants to focus on its own game and atmosphere within the team.
“We analysed the players as well as possible and we hope to create a great atmosphere and a great final. We don’t really have expectations. We just want to play point by point and focus on every ball.”
PLAIAN believes the biggest strength of ASD Quattro Mori lies away from the table as much as on it.
“Our main strength is the team spirit, as always. We are very good friends also outside the table and we always try to help each other.”
And after an already memorable European journey, the Italian club now hopes the story can end with a trophy.
“We hope that this time the victory will be ours.”
