ESL Pro League Season 22 in Copenhagen delivered two very different storylines for CS2 fans: the unexpected yet deserved downfall of Astralis against GamerLegion, and the dramatic end of NRG’s run as they were sent home by Brazil’s Fluxo without a single win.
Astralis 0:2 GamerLegion — Disaster on Their Own Pick
The Danish giants came into the match against GamerLegion as favorites. With a 1-1 Swiss record, this was their chance to secure a more stable position in the standings, but the series turned into a nightmare for Astralis supporters.
Collapse on Nuke
Astralis chose Nuke themselves, hoping to use it as the foundation for victory. Instead, the scenario turned catastrophic: 0:13 — one of the team’s most painful defeats in years. GamerLegion showed flawless control: hypеx’s aggressive ramp pushes, ztr’s perfect rotations, and Tauson’s consistent entry frags dismantled the Danes. Astralis looked helpless — splits failed, fakes were ineffective, and individual duels ended in losses.
Fight on Overpass
On the second map, Astralis managed to collect more rounds, but the 9:13 scoreline left them no room for a comeback. The highlight was the battle between device and REZ — the experienced AWPer tried to take matters into his own hands with clutch wins, but the lack of team cohesion was obvious. HooXi completely disappeared from the game (11-31, 0.59 rating), while jabbi and Magisk often failed to convert favorable positions.
GamerLegion’s Heroes
GL played with perfect balance. Sebastian “Tauson” Lindelof emerged as the true MVP: 35-18, 108.9 ADR, 1.75 rating, and 51% of the fan vote for Player of the Match. His aggressive style was supported by the stability of hypеx (1.36) and ztr (1.36). This trio completely destroyed Astralis’ hopes of a comeback.
Historical Context
For Astralis, this defeat is no accident. In the past three months, they had already lost to GamerLegion at FISSURE Playground 2, and on the exact same maps (Nuke and Overpass). The 2025 head-to-head record now stands at 2-4 in GL’s favor. For the former world champions, this is an alarming signal: they’ve lost their authority on their historically strongest maps.
NRG 0:2 Fluxo — The American Dream Shattered Again
The parallel match was even more dramatic. This was a do-or-die battle for survival, with the loser going out at 0-3. And while NRG came in hoping to revive the legend of North American CS, Fluxo proved that even in shaky form, the Brazilian side can fight to survive.
Nuke — Fluxo Set the Tone
The Brazilians picked the first map and immediately dictated the pace. Fluxo confidently dismantled NRG’s defense, taking 13:8. The Americans looked weak in positional trades, despite Sonic’s (42-30, 1.37) best efforts to keep them alive.
Train — No Comeback in Sight
On Train, NRG fought until the end, but Fluxo prevailed again, 13:11. The decisive moments came from lucaozy’s clutch win and a series of entry frags from zevy. Once more, NRG were overly reliant on just two players — Sonic and nitr0 — while the rest of the roster (especially br0 with 19-32, 0.67 rating) failed to match the level of their opponents.
Lucaozy — The True Leader
The clear star of the series was Lucas “lucaozy” Neves, who posted a 41-30 scoreline, a 1.46 rating, and 85% of the Player of the Match votes. His consistency on both maps laid the foundation for Fluxo’s victory.
The End of the Road for NRG
For the North American scene, this loss is yet another heavy blow. NRG exit ESL Pro League without a single win, and their hopes of reviving NA CS are once again in doubt. Fluxo, meanwhile, stay alive in the Swiss stage and get another chance to progress further.
Overall Takeaways
- Astralis suffered one of the worst matches in the club’s modern history, losing 0:13 on their own pick. The crisis is undeniable, and the future of the roster looks increasingly uncertain.
- GamerLegion confirmed that their young lineup can topple even legendary opponents, while Tauson continues to grow into a new star on the scene.
- Fluxo saved themselves from elimination thanks to lucaozy’s phenomenal form and solid teamwork.
- NRG finished their run without a win — a bitter outcome for the team that was supposed to symbolize the return of North American CS.
