The third stage of the Major is where every single map can determine a team’s fate. MOUZ endured a tough battle and made a decisive step toward their championship ambitions.
Tournament context
StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 3 is the final phase of the Swiss format before the playoffs of the year’s biggest CS2 event. At stake — a share of $1,170,000 and crucial VRS points affecting the global rankings.
Matches at 2:1 are Best of 3 deciders for a direct playoff ticket. The winner advances, while the loser drops into the 2:2 group — one last chance to stay in contention.
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How the match unfolded — MOUZ vs Falcons
Series result: 2:1 in favor of MOUZ
- Mirage (Falcons pick) — 11:13
Falcons opened strong on T-side, but after switching sides MOUZ broke their structure with aggressive retakes. Spinx and xertioN closed the decisive rounds. - Inferno (MOUZ pick) — 13:6
Total control from MOUZ. torzsi dominated with the AWP, and Falcons never found an answer to their defensive setups. - Nuke (decider) — 13:10
The tensest stage of the series. Falcons even took the lead at 8:6, but disciplined MOUZ gameplay on defense allowed them to secure the final run.
Player of the Match — Ádám “torzsi” Torzsás
The Hungarian AWPer for MOUZ became the key to their playoff success:
- K–D: 48–37
- ADR: 75.8
- Rating 3.0: 1.20
Key impact: consistent sniping across all three maps, decisive hits in clutch scenarios, and controlling the team’s economy. It was his composure on Nuke that ultimately propelled MOUZ into the playoffs.
VRS results
- MOUZ — +35 pt → 1876 pt (strengthening their position inside the world’s top 4)
- Falcons — –13 pt → 1915 pt (risk dropping out of the top 3 with another loss)
The race for the global #1 becomes even more heated.
What’s next for the teams
MOUZ advance to the playoffs of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025
The European roster once again proves its class and moves into the final stage of the tournament, where only the strongest contenders remain.
Falcons drop to the 2:2 group
One last shot at making top 8. Any defeat now means elimination from the Major. Their opponent will be determined after the current round concludes.
Match summary
MOUZ have proven that they can no longer be underestimated. Strong mentality, structural play, and a star performance from torzsi brought the “mice” back into the battle for the trophy. Falcons now find themselves in a critical situation — they no longer have the right to make mistakes.
Ahead lies a decisive day, where it will be determined who remains in the fight for the most important title of the season.
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Skin.Club Pick’em Challenge
Running alongside the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 is the Skin.Club Pick’em Challenge — an interactive feature where fans predict match results, choose advancing teams, and earn points throughout the tournament. By making accurate picks, participants unlock rewards ranging from premium skins to rare gloves and knives, with the ultimate prize being the iconic AWP | Dragon Lore.
