In a heartbreaking turn of events for Latin American Valorant fans, both Leviathan and KRÜ Esports faced elimination from the VCT Americas Kickoff, dashing hopes for regional representation at VCT Masters Madrid.
Leviathan’s Struggle Against Sentinels
Leviathan’s journey took a downturn after a promising start, falling to LOUD and subsequently entering the lower bracket for a chance in the play-in phase. Facing Sentinels, they fought valiantly but couldn’t secure the win, ultimately succumbing to a 13-9 defeat on Bind.
Perdón a todos los que nos apoyaron, no pudo ser.#VCTAmericas pic.twitter.com/LTShE4WCzS
— LEVIATAN (@LeviatanGG) February 26, 2024
Despite a comeback victory on Breeze with a 13-6 score, Sentinels proved too formidable on Bind, securing a 13-9 win and eliminating Leviathan from the competition.
KRÜ Esports Unable to Overcome G2 Esports
KRÜ Esports faced an uphill battle from the beginning against G2 Esports, experiencing a setback with a 13-8 loss on Split. Despite showing resilience on Sunset and leading at halftime, G2 Esports rallied in the second half, clinching a 13-8 victory and extinguishing KRÜ Esports’ hopes for a comeback.
Las bases están ahí y el año recién arranca 🫡
Focus en la temporada regular 🤟 pic.twitter.com/xuXyOUJqY7
— KRÜ Esports (@KRUesports) February 26, 2024
With both Leviathan and KRÜ Esports eliminated, Latin America finds itself without representation at VCT Masters Madrid for the second consecutive year.
The teams will now be on hiatus from competitive play until the commencement of VCT Americas in April. As the season-opening tournament progresses, attention shifts to the play-in matchups to determine the contenders advancing to the playoffs.
Conclusión
The elimination of Leviathan and KRÜ Esports from the VCT Americas Kickoff signifies a setback for Latin American Valorant esports, as they miss out on representation at VCT Masters Madrid.
Despite their efforts, both teams fell short against formidable opponents, highlighting the competitive nature of the tournament. With their exit, fans await the next chapter in their journey as they prepare for the upcoming VCT Americas in April.