{"id":304682,"date":"2025-11-26T18:34:48","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T18:34:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=304682"},"modified":"2025-11-26T22:23:27","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T22:23:27","slug":"day-3-the-battle-for-stage-2-continues-at-starladder-major-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/day-3-the-battle-for-stage-2-continues-at-starladder-major-2025","title":{"rendered":"Day 3: the battle for Stage 2 continues at StarLadder Major 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

The third day in the 2:1 group at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 has determined the teams advancing from the Swiss stage into Stage 2. Ninjas in Pyjamas, fnatic and B8 confidently won their Bo3 matches, securing a spot in the next phase of the tournament. Meanwhile, Fluxo, NRG and Legacy move into the decisive 2:2 stage \u2014 where one last chance remains to stay in the Major Stage 2 race.<\/p>\n

Tournament context<\/strong><\/h2>\n

StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 1 is the opening phase of the biggest CS2 event of the year, where 16 teams compete for only two available spots in Stage 2, along with valuable Valve Regional Standings (VRS) points that shape the global ranking and future Major qualification. The format is Swiss System: two wins secure advancement, three losses result in elimination.<\/p>\n\n

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How the match unfolded \u2014 Ninjas in Pyjamas vs Fluxo (2:0)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ninjas in Pyjamas controlled the game from start to finish, not allowing Fluxo to create any real pressure on either map.<\/p>\n

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  1. Nuke \u2014 13:5 (NiP pick):
    \nThe Swedish organization dominated from the opening rounds. ewjerkz and xKacpersky shut down every attempt from the opponent\u2019s offense.<\/li>\n
  2. Train \u2014 13:5 (Fluxo pick):
    \nFluxo tried to dictate their pace, but NiP continued breaking through the Brazilian defense with strong entry duels and precise coordination.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Player of the Match \u2014 Kacper \u201cxKacpersky\u201d Gabara<\/p>\n