VakıfBank's experienced libero Ayça Aykaç Altıntaş has opened up about her emotions following the team's Champions League triumph, describing the achievement as surpassing even her most ambitious dreams.
"Even if I had dreamed of such a final, I couldn't have dreamed this much. It went far beyond my dream. I am very happy. I have won as many Champions League titles as my jersey number," Altıntaş said after the historic victory.
The Turkish volleyball star's heartfelt words capture the magnitude of VakıfBank's achievement in Europe's premier club competition, with the libero playing a crucial role in the team's defensive success throughout the tournament.
The victory adds another chapter to VakıfBank's storied history in European volleyball, with Altıntaş's personal milestone of matching her jersey number with Champions League titles highlighting both her individual excellence and the club's sustained dominance on the continental stage.