The second half of Day 2 at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 brought even more intensity and upsets. Four teams — FlyQuest, Aurora, Astralis, and B8 — secured crucial victories that reshaped the Swiss Stage standings. While underdogs rose to prominence, several favorites fell behind in dramatic fashion.
Tournament Context: Swiss Stage Heats Up in Bucharest
Day 2 of PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 marked a pivotal turning point in the Swiss Stage. With every round shaping playoff hopes and elimination risks, the tension at the Polyvalent Hall reached a new peak. The competition now reflects the growing parity of modern Counter-Strike — where regional powerhouses, rising contenders, and rebuilding legends collide.
Brazilian teams continued to impress with their resilience and discipline, while European rosters showcased strategic depth and mechanical precision. At the same time, underdogs from Oceania and Eastern Europe have begun to challenge the established order — a trend that added unpredictability and excitement to the day’s matches.
As teams edge closer to the decisive 2–0 and 0–2 thresholds, every round becomes a statement. The evening sessions promised both redemption and heartbreak, confirming once again why Bucharest has quickly become one of the most thrilling LAN stops of the season.
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FlyQuest 2–0 fnatic — Australia’s Big Statement
FlyQuest stunned fnatic with a confident 2–0 victory (13–11 on Inferno, 13–11 on Mirage). The Australians demonstrated great composure, using strong executes and smart mid-round calls to close both maps. Joshua “INS” Potter led the charge with a 1.39 rating, while nettik (1.27) and jks (1.17) supported with consistency across both maps. For fnatic, blameF was once again the standout performer (1.54 rating), but his individual brilliance wasn’t enough. The team struggled with late-round coordination and failed to contain FlyQuest’s fast-paced approach.
VRS change: FlyQuest gained +98 points (from 1134 to 1232), climbing from #51 to #38. Meanwhile, fnatic dropped −24 points (from 1444 to 1420) and slipped to #22 in the global ranking.
Aurora 2–1 Liquid — The Turkish Powerhouse Strikes Again
Aurora came back from behind to defeat Team Liquid 2–1 (16–19 on Mirage, 13–4 on Train, 13–8 on Dust2). The match showcased the squad’s adaptability and strong fundamentals. Wicadia (1.39) and XANTARES (1.28) were unstoppable, delivering key entries and dominating duels on Train. Their aggressive but calculated playstyle left Liquid with little room to recover. Liquid showed resilience through NertZ (1.23) and NAF (1.03), yet their CT sides crumbled under Aurora’s relentless pressure.
VRS change: Aurora gained +28 points (1759 → 1787), moving up to #8 in the world, while Liquid lost 12 points (1718 → 1706), remaining at #11.
Astralis 2–0 MIBR — Redemption and Rebuilding
Astralis continued their resurgence with a convincing 2–0 win over MIBR (13–4 Inferno, 13–11 Nuke). The Danes dominated early rounds with near-flawless coordination and strategic depth. device (1.35), HooXi (1.30), and Staehr (1.29) led the scoreboard, showing that the team’s rebuild is starting to pay off. MIBR, despite a promising start on Nuke, failed to convert key clutch situations. exit (1.04) was their best performer, but the lack of follow-up fragging proved costly.
VRS change: Astralis gained +27 points (1558 → 1585), consolidating their #14 position, while MIBR dropped −8 points (1415 → 1407), staying at #23.
B8 2–0 3DMAX — Ukraine’s Rising Force
B8 closed the day with an impressive 2–0 victory over 3DMAX (13–11 Ancient, 13–9 Inferno). The Ukrainian squad looked confident, combining sharp aim with strong discipline. esential was unstoppable, scoring 43 kills and a 1.39 rating, while npl (1.25) and kensizor (1.11) followed closely behind. Their synergy and defensive stability made the difference. 3DMAX failed to repeat their previous performances, struggling with retakes and losing crucial mid-round duels. bodyy (1.29) tried to carry the team but lacked support.
VRS change: B8 earned +68 points (1454 → 1522) and jumped to #17, while 3DMAX lost −24 points (1752 → 1728) but held onto #10.
Swiss Stage Update
After the conclusion of the evening matches, the Swiss Stage standings at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 are as follows:
- B8 (2–0) — the Ukrainian squad continues its incredible form, securing a second consecutive win and taking a major step toward the playoffs.
- Aurora (2–0) — the Turkish powerhouse also maintains a perfect record, showing consistent strength on LAN.
- 3DMAX (1–1), FlyQuest (1–1), Astralis (1–1), and Liquid (1–1) — the mid-table remains extremely tight, and the next round will be decisive for most of these teams.
- fnatic (0–2) and MIBR (0–2) — both are now on the brink of elimination; one more loss will end their Bucharest campaign.
What’s Next
The final day of the Swiss Stage promises intense matchups. Teams like Falcons, FaZe, and Vitality will enter the arena, fighting for survival or playoff qualification. With multiple storylines unfolding, PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 continues to prove why it’s one of the most unpredictable LANs of the year.
