{"id":214802,"date":"2025-07-23T22:26:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T22:26:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skin.club\/community?p=214802"},"modified":"2025-07-23T22:26:12","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T22:26:12","slug":"iem-cologne-2025-day-1-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/iem-cologne-2025-day-1-recap","title":{"rendered":"IEM Cologne 2025: Day One Recap \u2014 Favorites Deliver, Lower Bracket Set for Survival Battles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On July 23rd, the summer\u2019s premier LAN event \u2014 IEM Cologne 2025 \u2014 kicked off in style. The first stage of the tournament gathered 16 teams starting their journey toward the main event (Group Stage), and it became immediately clear: there would be no room for hesitation, and mistakes would be punished. All eight upper bracket round of 16 matches were played in best-of-three format, and while most ended in 2:0 scorelines, each series told its own deeper story \u2014 from comebacks to total domination.<\/p>\n<h3>FaZe vs BIG \u2014 Scandinavian blitz from rain and frozen<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-214820 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_14.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"641\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_14.webp 641w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_14-300x175.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Maps: Inferno (13:7), Ancient (13:9)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>BIG put their faith in classic Inferno but faced a disciplined FaZe defense and some strong clutch plays by broky. The second map, Ancient \u2014 FaZe\u2019s pick \u2014 showed how well this roster controls mid-rounds and key positions. rain stood out with 13 entry kills and confident site holds.<\/p>\n<h3>Liquid vs paiN \u2014 No chance for Brazil<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-214836 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_15.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"644\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_15.webp 644w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_15-300x175.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Maps: Mirage (13:7), Dust2 (13:8)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Liquid\u2019s new roster looked confident and cohesive. Mirage started close at 6:6, but Liquid ran away with the game after halftime. Dust2 offered a bit more resistance, but siuhy\u2019s leadership and smart utility usage secured the win without much trouble. paiN collapsed \u2014 none of their players had a rating above 0.94.<\/p>\n<h3>3DMAX vs MIBR \u2014 Brazilian meltdown<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-214852 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_16.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"643\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_16.webp 643w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_16-300x175.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Maps: Train (13:9), Ancient (13:5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Train seemed like MIBR\u2019s opportunity to bounce, but the French side was simply better prepared tactically. Ancient turned into a slaughter \u2014 3DMAX were faster, cleaner, and dominant in every engagement. MIBR now head to the lower bracket with no real sense of momentum.<\/p>\n<h3>NiP vs Heroic \u2014 Character wins series<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-214868 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_17.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"642\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_17.webp 642w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_17-300x177.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Maps: Nuke (10:13), Overpass (13:9), Ancient (13:9)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After a narrow 5:7 halftime loss on Nuke, NiP regrouped and fought back on Overpass with r1nkle and ejwjerkz leading the charge. Ancient became a showcase of individual brilliance from r1nkle once again, with strong backup from Snappi. Heroic, meanwhile, struggled with team cohesion \u2014 most notably LNZ, who ended with a 0.72 rating and -20 K\/D.<\/p>\n<h3>GamerLegion vs Complexity \u2014 REZ and PR set the tempo<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-214884 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_18.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_18.webp 640w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_18-300x175.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Maps: Inferno (13:3), Nuke (13:10)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>GamerLegion demolished Complexity on Inferno, winning the opponent\u2019s map pick 13:3. Nuke was slightly more contested but never truly out of GL\u2019s hands. Complexity looked lifeless \u2014 their best player only posted a 0.84 rating.<\/p>\n<h3>Virtus.pro vs TYLOO \u2014 Ruthless punishment<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-214900 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_19.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"642\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_19.webp 642w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_19-300x175.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Maps: Inferno (13:7), Overpass (13:5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Virtus.pro gave TYLOO no breathing room. Even with some flashy moments from JamYoung, VP controlled every round, showcasing classic discipline and spacing. Overpass was a clinical display of map control. TYLOO\u2019s Attacker ended the series with a disastrous 0.50 rating \u2014 a crushing blow.<\/p>\n<h3>Astralis vs B8 \u2014 Two maps, two stories<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-214916 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_20.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"376\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_20.webp 640w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_20-300x176.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Maps: Mirage (13:2), Inferno (16:12)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Astralis opened the series with a brutal Mirage stomp, but Inferno turned into a real contest. B8 even held a mid-round lead, but the Danes\u2019 experience and composure shone through in the closing stages. Ukrainian rifler esential struggled heavily, ending 17-34 with a 0.58 rating.<\/p>\n<h3>FURIA vs FlyQuest \u2014 A playoff-worthy comeback<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-214932 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/skin.club\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_21.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"643\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_21.webp 643w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Screenshot_21-300x175.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Maps: Inferno (13:7), Dust2 (17:19), Mirage (13:10)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>FlyQuest put up a spectacular fight. After dropping the first map, they managed to steal Dust2 in overtime and looked dangerous on Mirage as well. But yuurih and KSCERATO activated \u201cbeast mode,\u201d while YEKINDAR clutched multiple critical rounds. Despite the loss, FlyQuest proved they\u2019re a team to watch.<\/p>\n<h3>Lower Bracket: Elimination Matches Set for Thursday<\/h3>\n<p>The losing teams from round one aren\u2019t out \u2014 Stage 1 features a double-elimination format. But from now on, every series is do-or-die:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>TYLOO vs Complexity<\/li>\n<li>MIBR vs Heroic<\/li>\n<li>paiN vs BIG<\/li>\n<li>FlyQuest vs B8<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>On Thursday, four teams will already be sent home.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">FaZe, Liquid, GamerLegion, and Astralis were the most convincing winners of round one.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">FURIA and NiP showed great resilience in close, multi-map series.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">FlyQuest and Heroic may have lost, but both showed strong potential.<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Complexity, paiN, and B8 have serious issues with individual form and coordination.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With the lower bracket heating up, Stage 1 already feels like playoffs \u2014 and the real war is just beginning.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On July 23rd, the summer\u2019s premier LAN event \u2014 IEM Cologne 2025 \u2014 kicked off in style. 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