The Counter-Strike 2 community is buzzing with excitement as the PGL Bucharest 2025 tournament continues. However, the tournament has already seen some surprising results, with Team Liquid and Pain Gaming becoming the first teams to be eliminated. Let’s dive into the details of these early eliminations and what’s next for the remaining teams.
Team Liquid Disappoints at PGL Bucharest 2025
Although Team Liquid wasn’t expected to win the championship, many had anticipated that the team would perform decently in the tournament. Unfortunately, their performance was far from what fans hoped for.
The major change for Team Liquid heading into the tournament was the addition of siuhy from MOUZ, replacing jks, who was moved to the bench. However, this change didn’t seem to click with the team. Team Liquid faced off against Legacy, Virtus Pro, and The Mongolz in the Swiss Stage, losing all three matches 2-0 without winning a single map. This performance led to Team Liquid being eliminated as the worst-performing team in the competition.
Team Liquid’s Tough Road to Elimination
Match 1: Legacy defeated Team Liquid 2-0.
Match 2: Virtus Pro triumphed 2-0 against Team Liquid.
Match 3: The Mongolz secured a 2-0 victory over Team Liquid.
This early exit is undoubtedly disappointing for the team, as they had hoped for better results, especially after such a significant roster change.
Pain Gaming Bows Out Early
The second team to be eliminated was Pain Gaming, a Brazilian squad that initially showed some promise. Pain Gaming kicked off the tournament with a 2-1 win against Aurora, giving fans hope that they might make a deeper run.
However, the tournament quickly turned sour for the Brazilian team. After their opening win, Pain Gaming suffered two heavy defeats at the hands of Faze Clan and Falcons, both of which led to their elimination. Despite showing some early promise, Pain Gaming’s journey in PGL Bucharest 2025 ended sooner than expected.
Pain Gaming’s Journey to Elimination
Match 1: Pain Gaming defeated Aurora 2-1.
Match 2: Faze Clan eliminated Pain Gaming.
Match 3: Falcons secured a win against Pain Gaming, sending them home.
Despite a tough ending, Pain Gaming‘s effort in the tournament will be remembered, and they will likely continue to build on the experience in future events.
Looking Ahead: The Next Teams to Be Eliminated
As the tournament progresses, we are getting closer to the Playoffs stage. Tomorrow, we will witness the elimination matches, which will decide which teams will advance and which will be sent packing.
Upcoming Elimination Matches
Astralis vs Legacy
Rare Atom vs Falcons
FURIA vs The Mongolz
The teams that lose in these matchups will be eliminated from PGL Bucharest 2025, and the rest will advance to the next phase of the tournament.
The First Teams to Secure Playoff Spots
Despite the early eliminations, some teams have already secured their places in the Playoffs. G2 Esports and 3DMAX have become the first two teams to qualify for the next stage.
G2 Esports dominated against Gamer Legion, Rare Atom, and Complexity to earn their playoff spot.
3DMAX triumphed over The Mongolz, Astralis, and Aurora to secure their place in the next round.
Source: PGL
Upcoming Matches for Playoff Spots
Tomorrow, in addition to the eliminations, we will see three more teams secure their spots in the Playoffs. The upcoming matches are:
Gamer Legion vs Virtus Pro
Complexity vs Faze Clan
Aurora vs Apogee
The victors in these matches will join G2 Esports and 3DMAX in the Playoffs, while the losers will be eliminated.
Where to Watch the Matches
If you’re eager to watch the action unfold, all matches will be streamed live on PGL’s official channels on Twitch, YouTube, and Kick. Be sure to tune in and catch all the intense action of the PGL Bucharest 2025.
Start Time: Matches begin at 10:00 AM local time.