BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2 Quarterfinal Matchups: Who Plays Who

<p>The organizers of BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2 have finalized the quarterfinal bracket. This time, the pairing format was unusual — the bottom four seeds got to choose their opponents themselves. This twist added intrigue and a bit of psychological warfare even before the matches began.</p><h2>Match schedule</h2><p>August 14<br>MOUZ vs Astralis<br>The MongolZ vs Aurora Gaming</p><p>August 15<br>Team Vitality vs Team Liquid<br>Team Spirit vs Virtus.pro</p><h3>How the opponent selection went</h3><p>Aurora Gaming made the first move, picking The MongolZ. Aurora’s captain,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/maj3r" target="_self">MAJ3R</a>, noted that it would be a hot and stylish showdown.</p><p>Virtus.pro surprised many by choosing to face the reigning champions — Team Spirit. A bold decision that immediately sets a high tension level.</p><p>Astralis went for MOUZ, a team they have shared many close and dramatic encounters with.</p><p>Team Liquid ended up with Team Vitality, with their captain calling it a great test for the squad at this point in the season.</p><p>The quarterfinals promise maximum intrigue: bold challenges, classic rivalries, and teams willing to take risks to advance. CS2 fans can only wait for the games to begin and prepare for some spectacular battles.</p>

tN1R leaves HEROIC after Esports World Cup 2025

<p>The organization HEROIC has officially confirmed that Andrey '<a href="/en/players/tn1r" target="_self">tN1R</a>' Tatarinovich will play his last tournament for the team at Esports World Cup 2025 in August. The player has already been bought out, but it is not yet known which organization he will join.</p><p>tN1R has become a key player for HEROIC in 2025, showing a consistently high level of play and helping the team on the international stage. His ratings and stats over recent months have impressed fans and analysts alike.</p><p>Now new opportunities open up for tN1R’s career, and fans are eagerly awaiting the official announcement about his next club.</p>

All Playoff Teams for BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2 Are Set

<p>The group stage of BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2 has concluded, revealing the eight teams advancing to the LAN playoffs in Malta from August 14 to 17. These teams will fight for the main prize and prestigious trophy:</p><ul><li>Team Vitality</li><li>MOUZ</li><li>Spirit</li><li>The MongolZ</li><li>Aurora</li><li>Astralis</li><li>Virtus.pro</li><li>Team Liquid</li></ul><p>The final day of competition delivered many thrilling moments. Astralis edged out NAVI in a tense 2:1 series, shining on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-inferno" target="_self">Inferno</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-nuke" target="_self">Nuke</a>. Virtus.pro eliminated FaZe, showing strong control in key rounds. Team Spirit knocked out G2, while Team Liquid confidently defeated FURIA to secure their playoff spot.</p><p>Ahead lies the LAN finals, where the teams will face off in high-stakes matches with no room for error. The upcoming clashes promise excitement as the BLAST Bounty trophy is on the line.</p>

BLAST Bounty 2025: Day 3 — fnatic and NiP fall, FURIA dominates

<p>The third day of BLAST Bounty Season 2 brought intense emotions, comebacks, and a few major upsets. Some favorites are out, while others gain momentum.</p><p>FURIA 2:0 BIG<br>The Brazilians of FURIA confidently crushed BIG, leaving no room for doubt. Their aggression and clean coordination pushed them forward with ease.</p><p>MOUZ 2:1 OG<br>OG put up a fight and took the first map, but MOUZ came back strong to win 2:1. Special mention goes to&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/xertion" target="_self">xertioN</a>, who once again proved his world-class level.</p><p>paiN 2:1 Ninjas in Pyjamas<br>Huge disappointment for NiP — despite a close series, they fell to paiN.</p><p>Legacy 2:1 fnatic<br>Another upset: Legacy eliminated fnatic. The European squad started strong but couldn't handle Legacy's pace. The win secured Legacy's spot in the next stage.</p>

HEROIC replaces gr1ks: Alkaren joins from Spirit Academy

<p>Less than a month after his debut, Gleb “<a href="/en/players/gr1ks" target="_self">gr1ks</a>” Gazin has been moved to the bench. His place will temporarily be taken by Alimzhan “<a href="/en/players/alkaren" target="_self">Alkaren</a>” Bitimbai — the AWPer from Spirit Academy, joining on loan with an option to buy.</p><p>The decision follows disappointing results at FISSURE Playground and IEM Cologne. Despite some promising moments, gr1ks didn’t cement his role as main AWPer — and the team opted to act swiftly.</p><p>Alkaren, a recent winner of LanDaLan 2 and a consistent performer in tier-2 CS, will join the main roster but debut only at the Esports World Cup due to BLAST roster lock. In the meantime, HEROIC will field academy AWPer Scr0b.</p><h2>Updated HEROIC roster</h2><ul><li><a href="/en/players/lnz" target="_self">LNZ</a></li><li><a href="/en/players/tn1r" target="_self">tN1R</a></li><li><a href="/en/players/nilo" target="_self">nilo</a></li><li><a href="/en/players/yxngstxr" target="_self">yxngstxr</a></li><li>Alkaren (on loan)</li></ul><p>Coach: TOBIZ<br>Bench: gr1ks,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/xfl0ud" target="_self">xfl0ud</a></p>

Favorites stay strong: results of Day 2 at BLAST Bounty 2025

<p>The second day of the tournament went largely in favor of the top teams, though some matches proved that underdogs can't be underestimated.</p><h2>Virtus.pro 2–0 MIBR</h2><p>Virtus.pro took a clean win, although the second map —&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-overpass" target="_self">Overpass</a>&nbsp;— turned into a hard-fought battle. The first map ended 13:8, while the second stretched into overtime at 22:19.&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/fl1t" target="_self">FL1T</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/electronic" target="_self">electroNic</a>&nbsp;were key players for VP throughout the series.</p><h3>Natus Vincere 2–1 TNL</h3><p>NAVI started with a surprising loss on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-ancient" target="_self">Ancient</a>&nbsp;(14:16), but came back strong on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-nuke" target="_self">Nuke</a>&nbsp;(13:5) and sealed the series on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-mirage" target="_self">Mirage</a>&nbsp;(13:9). The team showed resilience and solid adaptation mid-series.</p><h3>Spirit 2–1 Passion UA</h3><p>Team Spirit faced unexpected resistance from Passion UA. After a dominant first map, Spirit dropped the second but regained control and closed it out on the decider. Experience and discipline made the difference.</p><h3>Astralis 2–0 Rare Atom</h3><p>Astralis left no chance for Rare Atom, confidently closing out both maps. The Danish squad looked focused and dominant throughout the match, making no major mistakes.</p>

BLAST Bounty Season 2: Results of the Opening Day

<p>B8 secured a confident 2:0 win over FUT Esports. The team advanced through the opening stage without major problems and looked to be in solid form.</p><p>Team Liquid came out on top against ECSTATIC in a hard-fought series, thanks in large part to&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/twistzz" target="_self">Twistzz</a>. The first map ended 28:26 in favor of Liquid, and they sealed the series with a 13:9 win on the second.</p><p>G2 Esports also claimed a 2:0 victory, although Nemiga put up strong resistance. The second map went to overtime, where G2 managed to close it out.</p><p>FaZe Clan confidently defeated BetBoom Team with a 2:0 scoreline. FaZe left no openings and started the tournament with focused and composed play.</p><p>The favorites opened the tournament with victories, but even the first round showed that this won’t be an easy ride. The fight for bounty is just getting started.</p>

r3salt joins Sangal, completing the new lineup

<p>Team Sangal has officially announced the signing of Evgeny "<a href="/en/players/r3salt" target="_self">r3salt</a>" Frolov, a former 9Pandas player. With this move, the organization finalizes its renewed roster, reuniting r3salt with former Aurora teammates, including IGL&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/norwi" target="_self">Norwi</a>.</p><h2>Transfer details</h2><p>r3salt takes the fifth slot on the roster, joining the new Russian-speaking core. The lineup now includes Norwi,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/clax" target="_self">clax</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/patsi" target="_self">Patsi</a>,&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/danistzz" target="_self">danistzz</a>, and r3salt. In the coming weeks, Sangal will compete in several online tournaments to test the new lineup in action.</p><h3>What to expect</h3><p>With familiar faces back under one banner, Sangal aims to reach a new level of performance. The team has already started practicing and plans to participate in multiple events in the second half of 2025. r3salt’s arrival is seen as a key move in strengthening the team structure and boosting its international competitiveness.</p>

Team Spirit are the IEM Cologne 2025 Champions

<p>Team Spirit secured a dominant win at IEM Cologne 2025, sweeping MOUZ 3:0 in the grand final. The Russian squad showcased maturity and composure, adapting well to their opponent’s playstyle and leaving no room for mistakes in the key moments.</p><h2>Final: Spirit vs MOUZ — 3:0</h2><p><a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-dust2" target="_self">Mirage</a>&nbsp;(MOUZ’s pick): strong start for Spirit — 13:7.</p><p><a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-ancient" target="_self">Ancient</a>&nbsp;(Spirit’s pick): incredible comeback from 5:11 to 13:11, with donk playing a decisive role.</p><p><a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-nuke" target="_self">Nuke</a>&nbsp;(MOUZ’s pick): Spirit closed the series with a 13:6 win.</p><h3>MVP of the tournament — donk</h3><p>The MVP title of IEM Cologne 2025 goes to&nbsp;<a href="/em/players/donk" target="_self">donk</a>, who consistently delivered top-tier performances throughout the event. His impact on Ancient and overall stability were key to Spirit’s success.</p><h3>Road to the final</h3><p>Spirit defeated NAVI 2:1 in the semifinals, showing resilience and confidence on the decider map. MOUZ, on the other hand, shocked everyone by eliminating tournament favorites Team Vitality 2:0 and ending their impressive win streak.</p><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>IEM Cologne 2025 gave fans a tournament to remember — thrilling comebacks, stellar individual plays, and plenty of surprises. Team Spirit’s victory solidifies their position as one of the leading forces in modern CS2 and boosts their global ranking.</p>

coldzera joins ODDIK – the legend is back in action

<p>It is still unclear what exact role&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/coldzera" target="_self">coldzera</a>&nbsp;will take on in ODDIK. At RED Canids, he briefly played as the AWPer, but in his new team, that role is already held by captain and sniper Adriano "WOOD7" Cerato. This likely means that coldzera will return to his usual rifler position.</p><p>Marcelo had a mixed stint with RED Canids. The team won the CBCS Masters 2024 Finals and participated in ESL Pro League Season 20, but 2025 brought a downturn. RED Canids dropped in both HLTV and VRS rankings and failed to qualify for the BLAST.tv Austin Major.</p><p>Meanwhile, ODDIK showed strong form late in the season — they came close to reaching the playoffs at PGL Astana, secured two runner-up finishes in Thunderpick South America Series events, and claimed victory at the KaBuM! Prime League. Bringing in coldzera is a natural step for a team looking to push forward.</p><h2>Current ODDIK roster</h2><ul><li>Adriano "<a href="/en/players/wood7" target="_self">WOOD7</a>" Cerato</li><li>Fillipe "<a href="/en/players/pancc" target="_self">pancc</a>" Martins</li><li>João "<a href="/en/players/naitte" target="_self">naitte</a>" Maia</li><li>Italo "<a href="/en/players/ksloks" target="_self">ksloks</a>" Meinberg</li><li>Marcelo "coldzera" David</li></ul><p>Coach: Caio "CX1" Coutinho<br>Benched: Victor "togs" Rapassi, João "matios" Guedes</p><p>For coldzera, this is an opportunity to reboot his career with a motivated lineup. As for ODDIK, they gain one of Brazil’s most experienced players — and this move might mark the start of a new chapter for both the player and the team.</p>

BLAST Bounty 2025 Season 2 Quarterfinal Matchups: Who Plays Who

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