Olympiacos women's water polo wins fourth Champions League title, beating Ferencváros in shootout

Match summary

Olympiacos women's water polo team claimed its fourth LEN Champions League title on 12 June 2026, defeating Hungary's Ferencváros 17-14 after a thrilling penalty shootout. The final, held in Malta, saw the score tied 14-14 at the end of regulation, forcing the match to be decided from the five-meter line. The Greek club had previously lifted the trophy in 2015, 2021 and 2022.

The regulation period featured four tense quarters: Olympiacos led 4-3 after the first, extended to 7-5 by halftime, but Ferencváros stormed back with a 6-3 third quarter to lead 11-10. The fourth quarter ended 4-3 to Olympiacos, levelling the aggregate at 14-14. In the shootout, Olympiacos converted all three attempts while substitute goalkeeper Brit van de Doelbestin kept a clean sheet, securing a 3-0 penalty win.

Key performances

Leading the scoring for Olympiacos was Andrews with five goals, while Trichá, Siouti, Ninou and Pleuritou each added two, and Santa contributed one. For Ferencváros, Gurusatti struck seven times. The decisive factor, however, was van de Doelbestin's shutout during penalties, denying the Hungarian side any reply.

“Another European title for the LEGEND! Congratulations to the Olympiacos women's water polo team for winning the 4th Champions League in its history!”

Andrews5

Trichá2

Siouti2

Ninou2

Pleuritou2

Santa1

Andrews

5 goals

Trichá

2 goals

Siouti

2 goals

Ninou

2 goals

Pleuritou

2 goals

Santa

1 goals

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The victory adds a record-extending 347th title to Olympiacos across all team sports, underscoring the club's multi-sport dominance.

Celebrations and congratulations

After the final whistle, players celebrated exuberantly with travelling fans in Malta. Captain Vaso Pleuritou lifted the trophy during the awards ceremony, sparking wild scenes. Both the football (PAE) and basketball (KAE) arms of the Olympiacos family quickly issued public congratulations.

“Our OLYMPIACOS at the top of Europe! Warm congratulations to our Olympiacos women's water polo team for winning the Champions League!”

The women's section now holds eight international titles, with four coming under the Champions League banner.

A growing legacy

Olympiacos women's water polo has become a European powerhouse, this fourth continental crown moving them into an elite group of multi-winners. The triumph in Malta, achieved with a dramatic comeback and flawless shootout, will be remembered alongside the club's earlier successes in 2015, 2021 and 2022. Head coach Giorgos Doskas has now guided the team to multiple Champions League victories, reinforcing the club's reputation for excellence in aquatic sports.