FURIA confidently defeated Fluxo (2:0), while Legacy overcame NRG (2:1) in the second round of the group stage at ESL Pro League Season 22. The next challenge for both will be a head-to-head clash to determine which team moves closer to the playoffs, while Fluxo and NRG will fight for the right to stay in the tournament.
ESL PRO LEAGUE S22 — TOURNAMENT CONTEXT
ESL Pro League is one of the most prestigious regular championships in CS2. Advancing to the next stage of the group guarantees teams valuable points in the ESL World Ranking and a chance to break into the playoffs. For FURIA, this is an opportunity to secure their place among the elite after roster changes, while Legacy aim to prove that their rise into the world’s top 20 was no coincidence.
FURIA VS FLUXO — 2:0
- Inferno (Fluxo pick) — 13:8 for FURIA. The Brazilian lions quickly seized control thanks to KSCERATO and YEKINDAR, who won key duels.
- Mirage (FURIA pick) — 13:7 for FURIA. molodoy became the driving force, closing the series with consistent performances in entry positions.
Player of the match — Danil “molodoy” Golubenko
- K-D: 35–20
- ADR: 79.8
- Rating 3.0: 1.45
Impact: aggressive clutch style and a series of entries that broke the opponent’s defense.
LEGACY VS NRG — 2:1
- Mirage (NRG pick) — 13:6 for NRG. The Americans looked confident, with br0 and Sonic securing the necessary rounds.
- Nuke (Legacy pick) — 13:8 for Legacy. The Brazilian team leveled the series, dominating defense thanks to n1ssim.
- Dust2 (decider) — 13:5 for Legacy. The team left their opponent with no chance, quickly taking control of the map.
Player of the match — Vinicius “n1ssim” Pereira
- K-D: 45–36
- ADR: 79.3
- Rating 3.0: 1.37
Impact: a series of clutches and confident plays on Nuke that were decisive for the comeback.
ANALYSIS: WHAT’S NEXT FOR THE TEAMS
- FURIA. The victory allowed the team to strengthen their position in the world’s top 5. Balanced play and strong contributions from younger players make them the favorites in the next round.
- Legacy. For Legacy, this win is confirmation of their stability and progress. Their rise in the rankings continues, but the next match against FURIA will be the real test.
- Fluxo. The defeat was another warning sign: the team looked lost on the second map. Their next match will be a “do-or-die” game where they must correct mistakes.
- NRG. A good start on Mirage but collapses on the following two maps. The team needs to work on discipline and defensive play.
UPCOMING HEAD-TO-HEAD CLASHES
FURIA vs Legacy. The central match of the round. FURIA enter as favorites thanks to the stability of KSCERATO and molodoy, but Legacy have already proven they can defy predictions.
Fluxo vs NRG. The fate of both teams in the tournament hangs by a thread. Fluxo must regroup and showcase a more aggressive style, while NRG will try to rely on nitr0’s experience.
