The second day of competition in the 1:1 group at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 produced four important results that determined the further trajectory of the teams in the Swiss system. Legacy, B8, Ninjas in Pyjamas and fnatic confidently defeated their opponents in Bo1 and move forward to the 2:1 stage, where one more victory will separate them from qualifying for Stage 2. Meanwhile, RED Canids, PARIVISION, FaZe and Imperial fall to 1:2 — a zone where another loss will mean elimination from the tournament.
Tournament context
StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 1 is the first phase of the year’s main event, where 16 teams compete for two slots in Stage 2 and important VRS points that influence the global ranking and future qualifications. The format is a Swiss system (Bo1), where every match shapes a team’s trajectory: 2 wins — progression, 3 losses — elimination.
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Legacy vs RED Canids — 13:6 (Nuke)
Legacy handled RED Canids with no unnecessary stress, dominating every segment of Nuke. The team played aggressively on defense and disciplined on offense, preventing the Brazilians from putting together any streak of rounds.
Player of the Match — Bruno “latto” RebeLatto
- K–D: 18–8
- ADR: 102.2
- Rating 3.0: 1.88
latto delivered one of the brightest individual performances of the day, breaking the opponent’s economy already in the first half.
B8 vs PARIVISION — 13:11 (Inferno)
The most intense match of the series — the Ukrainian derby. B8 started poorly but regrouped after switching sides and won the decisive rounds thanks to focused teamplay and strong individual moments.
Player of the Match — Dmytro “esenthial” Tsvir
- K–D: 22–11
- ADR: 74.6
- Rating 3.0: 1.54
esenthiAl became B8’s true savior in the clutches, winning the key duels that flipped the flow of the game.
Ninjas in Pyjamas vs FaZe — 13:8 (Overpass)
The favorite collapsed. FaZe couldn’t find answers to NiP’s aggressive plays, while the Swedish organization played with maximum coordination and clarity in duels.
Player of the Match — Kacper “xKacpersky” Gabara
- K–D: 20–10
- ADR: 73.9
- Rating 3.0: 1.67
xKacpersky completely shut down A-site pushes, winning more than half of the critical fights.
fnatic vs Imperial — 13:3 (Train)
The most one-sided map of the round. fnatic destroyed Imperial on both CT and T sides, not allowing the Brazilian team to even attempt to get into the game.
Player of the Match — Dmytro “jambo” Semera
- K–D: 19–8
- ADR: 95.2
- Rating 3.0: 1.67
jambo controlled space across the map, won prefights and created man-advantage situations that allowed fnatic to close rounds quickly.
VRS results for the teams:
- Legacy: +2 pt (1734 → 1736), remain #8
- B8: +20 pt (1534 → 1554), rise to #17
- FaZe: –24 pt (1562 → 1538), fall to #17
- fnatic: +14 pt (1413 → 1427), remain #23
- PARIVISION: –10 pt (1422 → 1412), fall to #24
- Ninjas in Pyjamas: +42 pt (1314 → 1356), rise to #30
- Imperial: –10 pt (1306 → 1296), fall to #39
- RED Canids: –1 pt (1109 → 1108), remain #61
What’s next for the teams
The 1:1 round at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 gave a clear answer to who is ready to fight for advancement into Stage 2. B8 and Legacy showed maturity and stability, fnatic displayed total domination, and NiP proved they can break even the biggest favorites.
Meanwhile, FaZe, Imperial, PARIVISION and RED Canids are one step away from elimination — the next match will decide their fate. The toughest phase begins now: ahead lies the decisive 2:1 stage.
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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.
