FaZe, Imperial , and PARIVISION Secure Final Spots at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 2

FaZe 2–1 Fluxo

Match Progression

Inferno (13:6 FaZe)

FaZe immediately took control of the game: confident defense, stable retakes, and individual skill allowed them to close the first map without unnecessary nerves.

Nuke (13:7 Fluxo )

Fluxo  showed their best side, winning key clutches and completely outplaying FaZe on the T-side. The Brazilians tied the score on maps, creating intrigue before the decisive Mirage.

Mirage (13:10 FaZe)

FaZe started poorly, but after the side switch, they delivered an incredible comeback 9–2. Strong micro-moments and stable site entries closed the match in favor of the European lineup.

Match MVP: Russel “Twistzz” Van Dulken

• 51–43 K/D 
• ADR 88 
• 16 opening duels
• Rating - 6.8

The Canadian star was the key driver for FaZe on all three maps, especially in the crucial rounds of Mirage.

What's Next?

• FaZe advances to Stage 2.
• Fluxo finishes the tournament in 9th-11th place in Stage 1.

Imperial 2–0 NRG

Match Progression

NRG  were forced to play with daps instead of nitr0, and it significantly affected their team decisions.

Nuke (13:8 Imperial )

The Imperials pushed the pace, read the opponent well, and took decisive rounds in the second half (7–2).

Train (13:5 Imperial )

Full control from start to finish.  Imperial  outplayed NRG in all aspects: shooting, retakes, entry-clutches — a complete failure for NRG .

Match MVP: noway  

• 38–18 K/D 
• ADR 93 
• 12 multikills
• Rating - 7.4

noway delivered one of the best individual matches of the entire Stage 1, effectively setting the pace on both maps single-handedly.

What's Next?

• Imperial qualifies for Stage 2.
• NRG exits the Major in 9th-11th place.

PARIVISION 2–1 Legacy

Match Progression

Ancient (13:9 PARIVISION )

The Russian team demonstrated excellent tempo control, switching between aggression and slow rounds at the right moments.

Inferno (13:5 Legacy )

Legacy  responded with one of the best maps of the tournament: dominant defense and complete superiority in shooting.

Dust2 (19:16 PARIVISION )

A real thriller with overtimes.  PARIVISION  pulled out several hopeless rounds and managed to turn the game around in OT.

Match MVP: latto  

• 63–43 K/D 
• ADR 91 
• Rating - 7.3

Despite the loss, latto was the standout player of the series, keeping Legacy in the game until the very end.

What's Next?

• PARIVISION advances to Stage 2.
• Legacy ends their participation, finishing in 9th-11th place.