IEM Chengdu 2025 — Results of Day Two: Who Was Eliminated and Who Still Fights for the CS2 Playoffs

The second day of IEM Chengdu 2025 has concluded, marking a decisive moment for several teams. The Counter-Strike 2 tournament is moving closer to the playoff stage, and the competition for upper bracket spots is getting fiercer with every match.Some teams had to say goodbye to their playoff dreams today. Natus Vincere failed to secure a key victory and were eliminated after losing 1–2 to HEROIC. A similar fate awaited 3DMAX, who couldn’t keep up against Lynn Vision. FaZe and TYLOO also exited the event.At the same time, paiN and Virtus.pro earned crucial wins to stay in contention for playoff qualification.Four teams have already locked in playoff spots and will play tomorrow for direct semi-final berths: FURIA, MOUZ, Astralis, and Falcons.The upcoming matches will determine who advances directly to the semi-finals and who will fight through the quarterfinals. Will&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/monesy" target="_self">m0NESY</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/kyousuke" target="_self">kyousuke</a>&nbsp;be able to stop the surging Astralis? Can FURIA overcome the current tournament favorites? The final stage of IEM Chengdu 2025 promises to be spectacular.

IEM Chengdu 2025: First Day Recap — Favorites Win, Astralis Shocks

Falcons 2:0 TYLOO —&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-inferno" target="_self">Inferno</a>&nbsp;13‑8,&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-ancient" target="_self">Ancient</a>&nbsp;13‑3. Falcons controlled both maps confidently. FURIA 2:0 Lynn Vision —&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-dust2" target="_self">Dust2</a>&nbsp;13‑8,&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-overpass" target="_self">Overpass</a>&nbsp;13‑2. The Brazilians dominated from the start. MOUZ 2:0 FaZe Clan — MOUZ handled their opponents without major problems. Vitality 2:1 Virtus.pro — Overpass 9‑13, Dust2 13‑11,&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-mirage" target="_self">Mirage</a>&nbsp;13‑4. Vitality turned the series around after losing the first map.&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/zywoo" target="_self">ZywOo</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/mezii" target="_self">mezii</a>&nbsp;showed resilience and carried the team on the decisive map. The MongolZ 2:1 Heroic — A tense series where the Mongolian squad showed character to defeat their opponents.&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/910" target="_self">910</a>&nbsp;impressed with consistent play and high ratings, becoming the hero of the match. G2 2:0 3DMAX — A confident win with no surprises. Spirit 2:0 paiN — The series ended smoothly for Spirit. Astralis 2:1 NAVI —&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-nuke" target="_self">Nuke</a>&nbsp;16‑13, Mirage 13‑10, Inferno 16‑13.&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/magisk" target="_self">Magisk</a>&nbsp;stood out on Nuke, securing the win for his team, while NAVI couldn’t realize their potential.

Aurora crowned champions of PGL Masters Bucharest 2025

Aurora secured a hard-fought victory at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, defeating Legacy 3-2 in the grand final. The Turkish team showed an inconsistent performance throughout the final but managed to clinch the win on the last map.In the semifinals, Aurora completely dominated GamerLegion, winning both maps 13-1.A key factor in their success was the consistent performance of&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/wicadia" target="_self">Wicadia</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/xantares" target="_self">XANTARES</a>, who constantly delivered entry kills and maintained a high level of accuracy even under pressure. Tactical preparation and team coordination allowed Aurora to dictate the pace of the game from the first rounds.In the end, Aurora became the champion of PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, taking home the top prize and reinforcing their status as one of the strongest teams of the season. Legacy settled for silver, while GamerLegion lost the third-place match to SAW.With this triumph in Bucharest, Aurora not only claimed their first trophy under this tag but also proved they can compete with the elite of global CS2 and aim for leadership in upcoming tournaments.

PGL Masters Bucharest 2025: Group Stage Completed — Playoffs Participants Announced

The group stage of PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 has concluded. The last day was packed with decisive matches that determined the teams advancing to the playoffs and those leaving the tournament.<h2>Match results of the day</h2>Legacy 2:0 FlyQuest Legacy confidently secured their playoff spot, defeating FlyQuest 13-7 on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-overpass" target="_self">Overpass</a>&nbsp;and 13-11 on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-dust2" target="_self">Dust2</a>. The Australian team looked focused, with&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/latto" target="_self">latto</a>&nbsp;standing out as the key player with a 1.36 rating and several crucial clutches. FlyQuest, on the other hand, ended their group stage run.GamerLegion 2:0 Gentle Mates The European squad handled the French team without major issues, winning both maps. Solid team play allowed GamerLegion to advance to the playoffs among the last from the group stage. Gentle Mates exit the tournament.Aurora 2:1 Astralis Despite Astralis playing without&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/device" target="_self">device</a>, replaced by coach ruggah, the Danes managed to take one map from Aurora but lost 1-2 overall.&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/wicadia" target="_self">Wicadia</a>&nbsp;played a key role in Aurora's success, showing consistent shooting and several crucial entry frags. The victory secured Aurora a spot in the playoffs, while Astralis ends their run at the group stage.

Dramatic twists at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025: recap of the last two match days

Two elimination-packed match days at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 brought shocking upsets, early playoff qualifications, and standout individual performances. Here’s what you need to know:<h2>Surprises and teams eliminated from PGL Masters Bucharest 2025</h2>BetBoom bowed out of the tournament after a tough 1–2 series against Gentle Mates. The clutch king&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/mopoz" target="_self">mopoz</a>&nbsp;delivered four decisive rounds and was named MVP of the match. 3DMAX also ended their run after losing 0–2 to Astralis. fnatic couldn’t advance either — their series against GamerLegion ended in disappointment, sending them home early.<h3>Teams already through to the playoffs</h3>HEROIC became the first to lock in a playoff spot thanks to consistent and dominant map performances. Liquid fought their way through with a stunning comeback win over FlyQuest —&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/elige" target="_self">EliGE</a>&nbsp;once again proved he’s the heart of the roster. SAW created a sensation by defeating Aurora and securing a place among the top eight.<h3>Tomorrow’s decisive matches</h3>The final group stage clashes will decide the remaining playoff contenders. On the line — the last tickets to the playoffs and the fight to stay alive. The matchups: Legacy vs FlyQuest, GamerLegion vs Gentle Mates, and Aurora vs Astralis.

PGL Masters Bucharest 2025: Day Two — Surprises and Fight for Survival

The second day of PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 in CS2 was full of events and unexpected twists.Aurora defeated Liquid 2-1. The team showed excellent gameplay, with&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/wicadia" target="_self">Wicadia</a>&nbsp;standing out as the key player in securing the victory.FlyQuest beat fnatic 2-0. They demonstrated confident performances on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-inferno" target="_self">Inferno</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-mirage" target="_self">Mirage</a>.Teams at risk of elimination: fnatic and Ninjas in Pyjamas, after losses to FlyQuest and SAW, are now 0-2. They must win the next match to keep their chances for the playoffs alive.The second day of the tournament confirmed that PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 promises to be intense and spectacular — every win and loss can change the balance of power in the group.

Fiery Start at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025: Day 1 Results

The opening day of PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 was intense, proving that the group stage will be just as fierce as expected. The tournament kicked off in a Swiss format (Bo3), and many teams immediately demonstrated grit and high ambitions.<h2>PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 – Day 1 Results</h2>paiN 2-0 Gentle Mates. The Brazilians secured&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-ancient" target="_self">Ancient</a>&nbsp;in overtime (19:15) and finished&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-mirage" target="_self">Mirage</a>&nbsp;13:10. Team leader&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/biguzera" target="_self">biguzera</a>&nbsp;stood out with clutch performances in critical rounds. Liquid 2-1 Legacy. The international Liquid roster overcame the Brazilian Legacy after dropping the first map. The decider showcased Liquid’s composure and control. HEROIC 2-0 Ninjas in Pyjamas. The Danish squad opened strong, leaving NiP no room for a comeback. GamerLegion 2-0 FlyQuest. The European team swept both maps, with&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/tauson" target="_self">Tauson</a>&nbsp;delivering one of the day’s standout performances. Aurora 2-0 fnatic. The Turkish roster claimed their first win by defeating fnatic on&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-dust2" target="_self">Dust2</a>&nbsp;and Mirage. B8 2-0 Astralis. The Ukrainian side caused a major upset, taking down the Danish powerhouse without dropping a map. BetBoom 2-1 MIBR. The absence of&nbsp;<a href="/en/players/kl1m" target="_self">kl1m</a>&nbsp;hurt the Brazilian lineup, and without his aggression, MIBR fell short against BetBoom’s solid and calculated play.Day 1 proved there’s no room for complacency — every series matters. Tomorrow, teams will continue the battle in the Swiss stage, where the strong will face trials and the underdogs will fight for redemption.

PGL Masters Bucharest 2025: 16 of the world’s best teams to battle for $1.25M in Romania’s capital

The end of October promises to be thrilling for all Counter-Strike 2 fans: from October 26 to November 1, the Romanian capital will host PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, a major LAN tournament with a total prize pool of $1.25 million.The event will take place at PGL’s studio in Bucharest, where sixteen of the world’s strongest teams will compete for the prestigious trophy and crucial ranking points ahead of the next major events of the season. Among the confirmed participants are Liquid, Astralis, HEROIC, MIBR, paiN, fnatic, BetBoom, Aurora, GamerLegion, and other well-known names.The competition will be divided into two stages. The&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/swiss-system–cs2-tournament-format" target="_self">Swiss Stage</a>&nbsp;will determine who advances — three losses mean elimination. All matches will be played in a Bo3 format to ensure fair results. The top eight teams will move on to the&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/single-elimination-cs2-tournament-format" target="_self">single-elimination playoffs</a>, where every match is do-or-die. The grand final will be played as a Bo5 series, fitting for an event of this scale.PGL also introduced a new prize distribution model: half of the prize money goes to the&nbsp;<a href="/en/players" target="_self">CS2 players</a>, and the other half — to their organizations. This change aims to increase transparency and fairness between teams and clubs.PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 stands as one of the most important tournaments of the fall season, bringing together the top European and American rosters. The strongest teams in the world will gather in Bucharest to prove who truly dominates the CS2 scene at the end of the year.

New CS2 Update: Knives and Gloves in Trade-Up Contracts Shake the Market

Valve’s latest update reintroduces Retakes and allows players to trade five Covert-grade items for a knife or gloves.In addition, the patch includes changes to&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/overview-map-inferno" target="_self">Inferno</a>, Golden, Palacio, and Rooftops, as well as improvements to smoke grenade interactions and overall game performance.<h2>Immediate consequences: a sharp drop in knife and glove prices</h2>Right after the update went live, part of the market experienced a shock.&nbsp;<a href="/en/knives" target="_self">CS2 knives</a>&nbsp;and gloves suffered the most — their prices began to fall rapidly due to the new possibility of easily obtaining them through&nbsp;<a href="/en/wiki/trade-up-contract-a-way-to-desired-skins" target="_self">trade-up contracts</a>.Members of trading communities reported that some collectors began to sell off expensive knives in fear of further price drops.<h3>What’s next for the CS2 market</h3>Increased volatility – prices of many items may fluctuate heavily in the coming days.Focus on affordable items – interest may shift toward cheaper, more liquid assets.Long-term strategy – players willing to hold on to rare skins will likely gain an advantage.

Senzu leaves The MongolZ main roster — the end of a stable era for the Mongolian team

The organization The MongolZ confirmed that Azbayar “<a href="/en/players/senzu" target="_self">Senzu</a>” Munkhbold is no longer part of the starting five in Counter-Strike 2. The decision took effect immediately and became the team’s first significant roster change in the past two years.According to the management, Senzu’s departure was the result of “lengthy discussions between the players and the organization.” In an official statement, The MongolZ thanked Senzu for his contribution and highlighted that “his energy and talent helped elevate Mongolian Counter-Strike to a new level.”Senzu shared his thoughts on social media:<blockquote>“I can’t say it was unexpected, but it’s still hard. Over the years, The MongolZ became my second family. Thank you to everyone who supported us, and I’m sorry to bring bad news to our fans.”</blockquote>During his time with The MongolZ, Senzu helped the team secure multiple titles, including Esports World Cup 2025, and reach the finals of BLAST Bounty and FISSURE Playground 2. However, in recent months, the team’s results have been unstable — the disappointing ESL Pro League Season 22 campaign reportedly became the catalyst for this decision.Fans are now eagerly waiting to learn who will replace Senzu and how this will affect the future of the Mongolian lineup. While no names have been confirmed, insiders claim that several young domestic talents are being considered.Senzu’s departure is undoubtedly a turning point in The MongolZ’s history. It’s not just a roster change — it’s a symbol of transition into a new era. The&nbsp;<a href="/en/players" target="_self">CS2 player</a>, judging by his reaction, doesn’t plan to retire and will likely return soon as part of another Tier-1 team.