The conclusion of the group stage in the 19th season of the ESL Pro League has set the stage for intense playoffs matchups, with favorites like FaZe Clan, Natus Vincere, and Team Vitality lined up on the same side of the bracket.
Notably, defending champions MOUZ breezed through the group stage without dropping a map, joined by Astralis and a French organization. Complexity also secured a direct quarterfinal berth after hard-fought victories against Heroic and Natus Vincere.
A Disappointing Showing for Iberian Representation
For Spanish players at the 19th ESL Pro League, the tournament proved challenging. Álvaro “SunPayus” García and Team Falcons managed only one win against TYLOO, losing to TheMongolZ and G2 Esports.
Ninjas in Pyjamas, led by Alejandro “ALEX” Masanet, faced tough losses to Heroic and Pera Esports, narrowly missing out on advancing. Similarly, SAW experienced a rollercoaster, rallying with wins over Imperial Esports and Eternal Fire but falling short against Virtus.pro.
Playoff Schedule
- Round of 16
- May 7, Tuesday
- BIG vs G2 Esports at 16:15
- GamerLegion vs Virtus.pro at 16:15
- BetBoom Team vs FlyQuest at 19:30
- FaZe Clan vs Monte at 19:30
- May 7, Tuesday
- Round of 12
- May 8, Wednesday
- 3DMax vs Winner of BIG-G2 Esports at 16:15
- TheMongolZ vs Winner of GamerLegion-Virtus.pro at 16:15
- Team Liquid vs Winner of BetBoom Team-FlyQuest at 19:30
- Natus Vincere vs Winner of FaZe Clan-Monte at 19:30
- May 8, Wednesday
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- Quarterfinals
- May 9, Thursday
- Complexity vs TBD at 16:15
- MOUZ vs TBD at 19:30
- May 9, Thursday
- Semifinals
- May 11, Saturday
- 16:15 and 17:00
- May 11, Saturday
- Final
- May 12, Sunday
- 17:00
- May 12, Sunday
ESL Pro League Group Results
- Group A
- Qualifiers: Astralis, 3D Max, FaZe Clan, Virtus.pro
- Group B
- Qualifiers: Team Vitality, TheMongolZ, BetBoom Team, G2 Esports
- Group C
- Qualifiers: MOUZ, Team Liquid, GamerLegion, Monte
- Group D
- Qualifiers: Complexity, Natus Vincere, BIG, FlyQuest
Conclusion
The ESL Pro League’s group stage has concluded with exciting developments and surprises. Notably, Team Falcons and Ninjas in Pyjamas faced tough challenges and narrowly missed out on the playoffs.
As the competition shifts to the knockout stage, top teams like FaZe Clan, Natus Vincere, and Team Vitality gear up for intense matchups, setting the stage for an exhilarating finale to the 19th season. Stay tuned for thrilling esports action in the ESL Pro League playoffs!
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