{"id":307568,"date":"2025-11-30T21:42:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-30T21:42:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=307568"},"modified":"2025-11-30T21:42:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-30T21:42:22","slug":"second-team-confirmed-stage-3-budapest-major","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/second-team-confirmed-stage-3-budapest-major","title":{"rendered":"Second Team Advances to Stage 3 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Natus Vincere confidently became the second team to secure a spot in Stage 3 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025. The black-and-yellow squad dismantled B8 with a clean 2\u20130 victory, dominating Train and closing out Mirage in all crucial moments. The match for the \u201cgolden\u201d qualification slot turned into a showcase of NAVI\u2019s strength: the team looked prepared for both map scenarios and left their opponent without a chance.<\/p>\n

Teams\u2019 Path Through the Tournament<\/h3>\n

NAVI entered the decisive matchup after victories over Imperial (13\u201310) and FlyQuest (13\u20132), which established them firmly in the 2\u20130 pool. B8, on the other hand, had an impressive day: they defeated fnatic (13\u201311) and Liquid (13\u20137), coming into the Stage 3 qualifier with confidence and a five-match win streak. But NAVI were the team that stopped their momentum.<\/p>\n\n

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Train \u2014 13:6. NAVI obliterate B8 on their map pick<\/h3>\n

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Train became a stage for complete NAVI dominance:<\/p>\n

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  • 7:5 in the first half thanks to iM\u2019s explosive entries and Aleksib\u2019s steady trading<\/li>\n
  • 6:1 after the side switch \u2014 perfect rotations, cold-blooded retakes, and full control of every key lane<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    NAVI gave B8 no chance to attempt a comeback: tempo, economy, timing \u2014 everything favored the Kyiv-based organization. w0nderful and b1t consistently shut down any attempt by B8 to establish presence on the map.<\/p>\n

    Mirage \u2014 13:8. B8 resist, but NAVI are stronger<\/h3>\n

    Mirage was B8\u2019s pick, and they looked better here than on Train \u2014 but NAVI adapted seamlessly:<\/p>\n

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    • 7:5 in the first half through stable CT setups and mid control<\/li>\n
    • 6:3 after switching sides \u2014 NAVI read B8\u2019s structure perfectly and won every clutch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      iM stepped up in critical rounds, b1t kept winning opening duels, and Aleksib dictated the tempo with near-perfect control. Despite headtr1ck\u2019s attempts to create momentum, B8 simply didn\u2019t have the tools to keep up in the second half. Final score \u2014 13:8, completing a 2\u20130 series for NAVI, who now look ready for even tougher challenges in Stage 3.<\/p>\n

      Team Statistics<\/h3>\n

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      w0nderful \u2014 Match MVP. A display of confident AWP dominance<\/h3>\n