Liquid and Falcons are one step away from elimination after two matches at PGL Bucharest 2025
On the second day of the group stage of PGL Bucharest 2025, we witnessed four exciting confrontations that significantly affected the state of affairs in the Swiss system. The teams that won the first matches consolidated their success, while some favorites were on the verge of elimination.
G2 vs Rare Atom - 2:0 ( Dust2 13:5, Ancient 13:7)
G2 easily defeated Rare Atom and became one of the first teams to go 2-0. malbsMd , who was recognized as the MVP of the match with a rating of 7.6, as well as m0NESY , who made 29 frags and received a 7.0, were outstanding. G2 completely dominated on Dust2, and kept a comfortable lead on Ancient . Rare Atom had no answers either on offense or defense. Summer became the EVP of the match with a rating of 5.9.
Falcons vs GamerLegion - 0:2 ( Inferno 2:13, Mirage 1:13)
Falcons experienced a real humiliation, winning only three rounds in the entire match. GamerLegion 's s1n3d destroyed the opponents and deservedly became the MVP of the match with a rating of 9.1 (32-12). GamerLegion confidently played both maps and moved into the 1-1 group. Falcons are 0-2 and are on the verge of a fiasco: their next defeat will be their last in the tournament. The EVP was NiKo - 6.3.
aurora vs Legacy - 2: 0 ( Mirage 13: 10, Anubis 13: 7)
aurora proves that the transition of the Eternal Fire lineup was strategically correct. MAJ3R 's team defeated Legacy thanks to a well-coordinated game and individual skill. MAJ3R was the MVP (34-9, rating 6.8), while Wicadia and XANTARES added 30+ frags each. aurora became another team with a 2-0 record and is already one step away from reaching the playoffs. The only bright spot in Legacy was dumau , who became EVP with a rating of 6.2.
Liquid vs Virtus.pro - 0:2 ( Mirage 14:16, Dust2 3:13)
Liquid lost their second match in a row and found themselves in a deadlock - 0-2. Mirage was tense, but the team completely failed against Dust2. Virtus.pro 's FL4MUS won the MVP title with 34 frags and a rating of 7.1, while electronic also shined (39-15, rating 6.8). Liquid looks unstable, and their new leader siuhy hasn't yet lived up to expectations. Nertz 's EVP is 5.7
Current standings (after 2 rounds):
2-0: G2, aurora
1-1: GamerLegion , Legacy , Rare Atom , Virtus.pro
0-2: Liquid, Falcons
In the third round, G2 and aurora will have a chance to qualify for the playoffs. Liquid and Falcons , on the other hand, will play elimination matches. In any case, there is still a lot of heat ahead at PGL Bucharest 2025.
