Event Summary

At the conclusion of Day 2 of Stage 3 at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, FURIA and Team Spirit emerged victorious, securing their places at the MVM Dome. These teams made it into the selection of final eight teams heading to the Budapest Major 2025 Playoffs. Parivision and Team Liquid, on the other hand, bid their farewells at this stage on the B-stream.

Spirit’s Performance against MOUZ

Team Spirit has had a history of nearly always finishing behind the top 4 teams. However, during their impressive performance against MOUZ, Spirit proved themselves by securing their playoff status in a closely fought best-of-three. This tense match saw a decisive 13-11 victory on the final map, Overpass. The onset of the series saw a dominant win on Mirage, followed by a valiant response by MOUZ. The series ended with Spirit’s triumph, marked by standout performances from players like chopper and donk.

FURIA’s Performance against G2

FURIA also garnered their playoff placement with a 2-0 sweep against G2. Their notable victory on Inferno was largely due to a remarkable game by KSCERATO. The battle continued on Overpass, where FURIA gained an early lead. Despite a comeback attempt by G2, FURIA managed to finish the map 13-10, capping off their faultless 3-0 run in this stage.

Tournament Background

With the inclusion of teams like Team Spirit and FURIA, the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 playoffs are set to begin. This Counter-Strike Major features 32 teams vying for a substantial prize pool of 1.25 million dollars. The playoffs consist of a single-elimination bracket. The top eight teams from the third stage get to advance, and a flawless 3-0 record in this stage, as seen with Spirit and FURIA, ensures an advantageous spot while skipping any further elimination games in Stage 3.

Results from Other Matches

During the same matchday of Stage 3, Team Liquid and PARIVISION were eliminated from the tournament with 0-2 losses in their respective series, underlining the high stakes at this phase of the Major. Meanwhile, Passion UA and 3DMAX managed to keep their tournament aspirations alive by defeating Liquid and PARIVISION, respectively, while Team Spirit and FURIA advanced without having to play any more games in Stage 3.

Comparison: Spirit vs FURIA

Here’s a quick rundown of how these two successful teams stacked up during their runs:

• Team Spirit nestled a 3-0 lead in Stage 3 and were the first to seal their playoff spots.
• FURIA also tallied a 3-0 record in Stage 3 and were the second team to confirm their playoff positions.
• While Team Spirit overcame MOUZ in a nail-biting best-of-three, FURIA emerged victorious against G2 with a clean 2-0 sweep.
• Team Spirit scored a narrow 13-11 victory on Overpass following an initially resounding win on Mirage, while FURIA dominated on Inferno before finalizing a tense Overpass 13-10.
• Key performances for Team Spirit came courtesy of chopper and donk, while KSCERATO stole the show for FURIA, especially with his showing on Inferno.