Lopez returns to the court in Brazilian Volleyball Superleague

Havana, January 12 (RHC)-- Cuban Miguel Angel Lopez will return to the court next Sunday in the Brazilian Volleyball Super League. His team Sada Cruzeiro has ten wins and continues to lead the tournament.

At 7:00 p.m. (local time), the team from Cruzeiro will receive the Araguari team at the Riacho Gymnasium, in Contagem, in a match corresponding to the second round.

In their last home match, on January 6, Sada beat Rede Cuca by 3-0 sets and is at the top of the standings with 31 points.

Behind them are Vôlei Renata and Itambé Minas, both with 25 points, and in fourth place is Sesi-SP with 22, according to Sada Cruzeiro's website.

In the match against Rede Cuca, the hosts gave no truce with a 25-21, 25-17 and 25-17 sweep. The pupils of former player Filipe Ferraz dominated the match and the technical director took the opportunity to rotate his squad.

Lucão was the top scorer with 11 goals and Cuban López contributed nine. His performance earned him the VivaVôlei trophy for the best of the match.

"It was a good recovery for us, after the break we had at the end of the year. We came back well, we did what the coaching staff asked us to do and we had a good match, with everyone in good physical shape. Mission accomplished", said the player from Cienfuegos to his club's website.

He also emphasized that "there were three important points for our resumption in the championship. The match gave Filipe peace of mind to make some changes and the boys were able to play. This is very good, because everyone has to be ready".