In the Champions League group stage third round, Perugia plays host to the Russians of Belgorod. Winners in straight set over Trento in the league last weekend, Perugia will try to keep its perfect European run going after 3-0 wins over Ankara and Roeselare. Belgorod is composed, however, of top class players like setter Poroshin, outside hitter Zhigalov and the giants Muserskiy (218) and Smolyar (209).