The group stage of BLAST Open London 2025 continues to deliver high-profile clashes. In the upper bracket quarter-final of Group B, G2 faced Liquid — two teams with a long history of head-to-head battles, but this time their current form was worlds apart. The European side dismantled their North American opponents with ease, claiming a 2:0 victory (13:8 Train, 13:3 Inferno).
Match Overview
Train — Liquid’s questionable choice (8:13)
Liquid deliberately picked Train, hoping to rely on their prepared playbook. The opening half was relatively close, ending 5:7 in favor of G2. However, after the side switch, it became clear the Europeans had a much better feel for the map. huNter- and malbsMd combined to tear apart Liquid’s defense, denying them any consistency. In the end, Liquid couldn’t mount a comeback and fell 8:13.
Inferno — a complete demolition (3:13)
The second map, G2’s pick, turned into a one-sided stomp. Liquid looked lost from the first rounds: their offense lacked a clear plan, while their defense collapsed under pressure. G2 closed the half at 9:3 and finished the job flawlessly on the CT side, not dropping a single round. Inferno ended 13:3, underlining G2’s absolute superiority.
Player Statistics for the Match
Winners: G2 firing on all cylinders
This series was a perfect showcase of how dangerous the current G2 roster can be. The team looked cohesive, aggressive, and fully focused.
- malbsMd emerged as the star of the match, recording 35 kills, finishing with a 1.54 rating and 99.4 ADR. His consistency and confident entries secured countless rounds.
- huNter- once again proved himself as a driving force, posting 26–18 K-D with a 1.49 rating.
- MATYS and HeavyGod maintained the tempo, winning important duels and creating space for their teammates.
G2 looked like a unit where every player knew their role. Coordination was on point, rotations were swift, and their ability to read Liquid’s game plan shut down any chance of resistance.
Liquid: a worrying sign
For Liquid, this match was a disaster. Even on their own pick, the team didn’t look ready to withstand G2’s pressure.
- NertZ was the only bright spot, finishing with a positive K-D (29–28) and a 1.04 rating.
- ultimate tried to contribute, but his impact wasn’t enough (0.96).
- The rest of the squad collapsed: siuhy (0.79), Twistzz (0.78), and NAF (0.73). The most notable underperformance came from NAF, who ended with a -12 K-D.
Liquid failed to present a structured offense and often lost rounds even with man advantage. Their defense also looked extremely fragile against G2’s aggressive pushes.
Best player of the match of the Match: malbsMd
The undisputed hero of the series was Mario “malbsMd” Samayoa. He not only delivered stellar numbers but also displayed crucial consistency in key moments.
Best player Stats:
- K-D: 35–28
- ADR: 99.4
- Rating 3.0: 1.54
- KAST: 89.2%
His aggressive style, combined with smart decision-making, became the deciding factor that allowed G2 to dominate throughout the series.
G2 didn’t just win — they did it in a dominant fashion, reaffirming their status as one of the main tournament favorites. Liquid, meanwhile, will need to work hard to fix their issues, as their performance looked toothless and chaotic. In their current form, competing with playoff-caliber teams will be an uphill battle.
