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Bulgaria Secures Quarterfinal Spot with Dominant Win Over Portugal at Men’s Volleyball Championship

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Bulgaria stormed into the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship with a dominant 3-0 sweep over Portugal (25-19, 25-23, 25-13), showcasing power and precision on both ends of the court.

Aleksandar Nikolov led the charge with a standout performance, racking up 19 points — 17 from attacks, one ace, and one block — while hitting at an impressive 55% efficiency. Martin Atanasov also contributed significantly, adding [insert correct number] points to the scoreboard in support of Bulgaria’s commanding win.

Despite the loss, Portugal displayed flashes of brilliance, particularly from the service line, where they tallied six aces. Lourenco Martins accounted for half of them and finished as his team’s top scorer with 10 points. Captain Alexandre Ferreira commended his young squad for their spirited performance and underdog run to the Round of 16.

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With this victory, Bulgaria advances to the quarterfinals, where they will face the winner of the USA vs. Slovenia matchup.

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