UPDATE: The final showdown for playoff spots at the Counter-Strike 2 Budapest Major 2025 is happening NOW, with NAVI, FaZe Clan, and G2 Esports fighting fiercely for advancement. As of now, six teams are in a heated battle for just three coveted playoff slots!
NAVI is currently leading their match against B8, holding a strong 1-0 lead after dominating on Ancient with a score of 13-4. The second map, Train, is underway, leaving Mirage as a potential decider. This matchup is crucial as NAVI, while facing setbacks including a recent 2-13 defeat to FURIA, remains a favorite, having previously swept B8 3-0 in Stage 2.
Meanwhile, FaZe Clan is set to take on Passion UA at 16:30 CET. FaZe rebounded from a shaky start in Stage 1 to dominate Stage 2 undefeated, but losses to Spirit and The MongolZ put them in a precarious position. Passion UA, a dark horse in this tournament, has eliminated top teams like M80 and Liquid, but their previous losses to G2 and Falcons raise questions about their ability against elite competition. A surprising upset would be a major shock!
Perhaps the most anticipated clash is G2 Esports versus Team Falcons in a high-stakes winner-takes-all series. This battle, set for later today (exact time TBD), promises to be intense. G2 began Stage 3 with impressive wins but faltered against FURIA and The MongolZ. Falcons, still reeling from an early exit in the Austin Major, bounced back from a Round 1 loss to B8 but fell to MOUZ yesterday. This match is a toss-up, featuring some of the world’s top players!
The playoff bracket is nearly complete, with FURIA, Team Spirit, The MongolZ, Team Vitality, and MOUZ already clinching their spots. The winners from today’s matchups will join them in the single-elimination playoff bracket, commencing on December 11 and culminating with the Grand Final on December 14.
Stay tuned for live updates as these critical matches unfold! The excitement in Budapest is palpable, and every moment counts!
