The main stage of PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 will host a spectacular conclusion — Turkish powerhouse Aurora will face Brazilian sensation Legacy in a Best of 5 (LAN) grand final. This is not just a battle for $250,000 and a prestigious trophy — it’s a clash of two of the most compelling stories of the autumn: Aurora’s structural rise versus Legacy’s explosive Brazilian resurgence.
Road to the Final — Two Different Paths to Glory
Aurora have delivered their best tournament of 2025. Led by MAJ3R, the Turkish squad navigated every stage with cold precision. In the Swiss Stage, they defeated fnatic (2–0), Liquid (2–1), and Astralis (2–1), suffering only two setbacks against Heroic (0–2) and SAW (1–2) — losses that only strengthened their resolve.
In the playoffs, Aurora reaffirmed their contender status with convincing wins — B8 (2–1) in the quarterfinals and GamerLegion (2–0) in the semifinals — powered by exceptional performances from XANTARES and jottAAA. The team has now won six of its last seven series and enters the grand final with unstoppable momentum.
Legacy, on the other hand, once again embody the Brazilian dream. Following their sensational triumph at CS Asia Championships 2025, the team carried its form into Bucharest. They started the group stage with a loss to Liquid (1–2) but quickly bounced back with victories over FlyQuest (2–0), Astralis (2–0), and Gentle Mates (2–0).
In the playoffs, they took down paiN (2–1) and defeated SAW (2–1) in a thrilling semifinal, where latto and dumau were instrumental. Now, Legacy arrive in the final riding a three-match win streak and arguably their best mental form of the year.
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Head-to-Head — Aurora Hold the Edge
Aurora and Legacy have met twice so far in PGL Bucharest 2025, with the Turks winning both maps — 13–7 on Anubis and 13–10 on Mirage.
Historically, Aurora demonstrate superior structure, mid-round adaptation, and disciplined retakes. Legacy, in contrast, rely on pace, intuition, and individual confidence — but often lose rhythm on slower, tactical maps.
Current Form and Key Players
Aurora enter the grand final in peak condition. XANTARES (1.22 rating) is having one of his best tournaments of the year — consistent openings, 90 ADR, and clutch prowess. Wicadia adds flexibility, while woxic once again reminds the world why he remains one of the smartest AWPers in the scene. With MAJ3R calling, Aurora play with near-perfect communication and almost no late-round mistakes.
Legacy, meanwhile, stay true to their identity — intuitive aggression, relentless pace, and trust in firepower. latto (1.14 rating) remains the driving force of the lineup, winning over 70% of opening duels, while dumau provides stability in mid-rounds. saadzin has matured into a confident in-game leader, balancing creativity and control, and n1ssim has quietly become one of the best utility players of the tournament.
Map Pool and Veto Analysis
Last 3 months — Win rates:
- Dust2: Aurora 62% | Legacy 62%
- Mirage: Aurora 44% | Legacy 50%
- Inferno: Aurora 50% | Legacy 55%
- Nuke: Aurora 50% | Legacy 64%
- Overpass: Aurora 70% | Legacy 67%
- Ancient: Aurora — | Legacy 45%
- Train: Aurora 75% | Legacy 25%
Predicted veto:
- Aurora will likely remove Ancient, where Legacy’s structured play and map control can dismantle their rhythm.
- Legacy are expected to ban Overpass, Aurora’s strongest battleground (70% win rate) dominated by the XANTARES + Wicadia duo.
Possible picks:
- Aurora: Nuke or Train — their defensive setups are rock-solid.
- Legacy: Inferno or Dust2 — maps that amplify their explosive style and aggressive tempo.
Likely decider: Mirage — both sides are evenly matched, with the opening duels between latto and Wicadia set to define the map.
Key Duels
- XANTARES vs latto — the clash of alpha leaders. Whoever controls the tempo will dictate the entire series.
- woxic vs n1ssim — a battle of experience versus intuition in the AWP department.
- MAJ3R vs saadzin — the strategic duel of captains: calm structure against creative instinct.
VRS Forecast — Battle for the Elite Six
According to the updated Valve Regional Standings (VRS), this grand final could dramatically reshape the global top 10:
- Aurora (1808 pt, #7) would move up to #6 with a win (+24 pt).
- Legacy (1774 pt, #10) could climb to #8 (+20 pt) but would drop to #12–13 (-32 pt) if they lose.
This makes the match not only a championship decider but also a fight for long-term global positioning in the CS2 elite.
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Prediction
Both teams enter the grand final in peak shape, but Aurora appear more structured and consistent. They rarely drop leads after the opening 10 rounds and boast one of the best pistol-round conversion rates of the tournament. Legacy can still make it close if they manage to dictate the pace early on Inferno or Dust2.
Expect a long, intense best-of-five filled with tactical mind games and momentum shifts — but experience and balance tip the scale toward Aurora.
Predicted score: Aurora 3–2 Legacy
