{"id":309033,"date":"2025-12-02T21:45:30","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T21:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=309033"},"modified":"2025-12-02T21:46:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T21:46:26","slug":"liquid-advance-stage3-astralis-eliminated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/liquid-advance-stage3-astralis-eliminated","title":{"rendered":"ultimate leads Liquid to Stage 3 as Astralis collapse in decisive Bo3"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Team Liquid continue to show their best form at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 \u2014 in the decisive 2\u20132 pool match, they confidently swept Astralis 2\u20130 and secured their place in Stage 3. It was one of the team\u2019s most stable showings at the event: clean structure, strong individual performance, and full control across both maps. Astralis, meanwhile, end their Stage 2 run without regaining the system-based identity that once defined them.<\/p>\n<h3>Tournament Path \u2014 two teams moving in opposite directions<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-309073\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54959490708_845fd2db89_h.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54959490708_845fd2db89_h.webp 1600w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54959490708_845fd2db89_h-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54959490708_845fd2db89_h-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54959490708_845fd2db89_h-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54959490708_845fd2db89_h-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Liquid \u2014 slow start, strong finish<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Liquid had a turbulent path through the stage, but stabilized exactly when it mattered most:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">7\u201313 vs B8 \u2014 rough opening<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">3\u201313 vs PARIVISION \u2014 painful loss dropping them to 0\u20132<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">2\u20130 vs MIBR \u2014 first convincing, structured win<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">2\u20131 vs TYLOO \u2014 crucial match pushing them to 2\u20132<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">2\u20130 vs Astralis \u2014 their best series at the Major so far<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The team finally found balance between aggression and structure, while ultimate, NertZ and EliGE elevated their individual form to a winning level.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Astralis \u2014 strong foundation, but too many cracks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Despite good moments, the Danish lineup couldn\u2019t maintain consistency:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">10\u201313 vs NiP \u2014 first setback of Stage 2<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">11\u201313 vs M80 \u2014 second loss in a row<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">2\u20130 vs FlyQuest \u2014 stabilizing win<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">2\u20131 vs Aurora \u2014 disciplined, quality match<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">0\u20132 vs Liquid \u2014 final blow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Astralis repeatedly fell short in clutches, and role-based mistakes in map control cost them far too much.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <p class=\"article-h3\">read more<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/magisk-keeps-hopes-alive-at-starladder-budapest-major-2025\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54955049261_52aa5576f8_k.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Magisk keeps hopes alive at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/magisk-keeps-hopes-alive-at-starladder-budapest-major-2025\">Magisk keeps hopes alive at StarLadder Budapest Major 2025<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/magisk-keeps-hopes-alive-at-starladder-budapest-major-2025\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779703590#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779703590#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779703590#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Dec 02 2025<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Nuke \u2014 13:7. Liquid dismantle Astralis on their own map through structure and discipline<\/h3>\n<p>Astralis expected to win Nuke through classic Danish system play, but Liquid shut down all of their key strengths. What made the difference:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">ultimate consistently won ramp duels<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">NertZ dominated main control<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">EliGE read Astralis\u2019 utility setups perfectly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Liquid won nearly every mid-round decision, denying Astralis any pace At 11\u20132 in the first half, the map was essentially over \u2014 Liquid had total control.<\/p>\n<h3>Mirage \u2014 13:9. Liquid close the series with confidence and clutch power<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-309054\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54957185598_1b7f35d091_h.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54957185598_1b7f35d091_h.webp 1600w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54957185598_1b7f35d091_h-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54957185598_1b7f35d091_h-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54957185598_1b7f35d091_h-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/54957185598_1b7f35d091_h-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Mirage was the one map where Astralis still had a chance, but Liquid delivered the perfect mix of individual quality and structure. Key moments:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">siuhy led rotations flawlessly<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">NAF won crucial 1v1s, keeping the economy stable<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">ultimate once again became the primary threat, dominating B entries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Astralis repeatedly lost mid control, making their rotations predictable Liquid closed the map with visible confidence \u2014 and the series ended cleanly at 2\u20130.<\/p>\n<h3>Player Stats \u2014 full match overview<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-309035\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_250.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"647\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_250.webp 647w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot_250-300x175.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>MVP of the Match \u2014 Roland \u201cultimate\u201d Tomkowiak<\/h3>\n<div class=\"article__media y-red-dif-4\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clips.twitch.tv\/embed?clip=MoistSmellyBubbleteaCopyThis-1OsITDz2zydYlrk0&amp;parent=community.skin.club\" width=\"620\" height=\"378\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/div>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">1.54 rating (2 maps)<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">91.2 ADR<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">+6.80% swing<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">78.6% KAST<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">perfect entry duels on both maps<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">full control of anchor positions on Nuke<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>ultimate was the undisputed engine of Liquid\u2019s victory \u2014 this was his best performance in a Liquid jersey.<\/p>\n<h3>Team Play Breakdown \u2014 structure vs instability<\/h3>\n<p>Liquid delivered one of their most mature matches of the entire Major: they controlled the tempo, used utility with precision, and traded almost flawlessly in high-pressure situations. Their rotations were fast and logical, and clutch decisions consistently went their way, allowing them to dictate the rhythm on both maps and impose their style.<\/p>\n<p>Astralis, despite their willingness to fight, couldn\u2019t maintain the required level of discipline. device and Magisk consistently lost key duels, retakes fell apart, and early-round decisions became predictable. Under mid-round pressure, the team\u2019s structure collapsed \u2014 leaving Astralis unable to adapt to Liquid\u2019s tempo or push the series to a third map.<\/p>\n<h3>Team Reaction to the Victory<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">siuhy \u2014 a concise summary of the comeback<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"qst\" dir=\"ltr\">3-2 \ud83e\udee1<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kamil Szkaradek (@siuhycs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/siuhycs\/status\/1995929298272968715?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>A short but symbolic message highlighting the resilience Liquid showed on their road back into contention.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">EliGE \u2014 pride in the team and reaching the Legends Stage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">STAGE 3 QUALIFIED \ud83d\ude0e\ud83d\ude0e!!<\/p>\n<p>Grinded fully back from 0-2 to 3-2, really proud of the guys making this happen. We all did our part and improving as we go to get to the form we know we are capable of<\/p>\n<p>2-0 over Astralis and now Legends Stage \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jonathan Jablonowski (@EliGE) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EliGE\/status\/1995937557553779006?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>He emphasized the long climb from collapse to full revival.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">ultimate \u2014 MVP speaking with confidence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">2:0 against <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Astralisgg?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@Astralisgg<\/a> and we move to stage 3. First day was warmup\ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Roland \"ultimate\" Tomkowiak (@ultimatecs_go) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ultimatecs_go\/status\/1995938204542005362?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">December 2, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Calm, controlled, and confident \u2014 the message of a player who just delivered a career-defining series.<\/p>\n<p><strong>VRS Changes<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Liquid: +19 pt (#13 \u2192 #11) \u2014 an important boost ahead of Stage 3<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Astralis: \u201313 pt (#11 \u2192 #13) \u2014 a drop that complicates future seeding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"skin-club-pick-em-challenge\">Skin.Club Pick\u2019em Challenge<\/h3>\n<p>Running alongside the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pickem.skin.club\/en?_gl=1*1w6qiel*_gcl_au*OTk5MzQwNTQ4LjE3NTc0NDMzNDI.\">Skin.Club Pick\u2019em Challenge<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 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.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <p class=\"article-h3\">read more<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/passion-ua-reach-stage3-budapest-major\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-36-1.webp\" alt=\"Passion UA break through a full Bo3 and reach Stage 3 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/passion-ua-reach-stage3-budapest-major\">Passion UA break through a full Bo3 and reach Stage 3 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/passion-ua-reach-stage3-budapest-major\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779703590#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779703590#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1779703590#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Dec 02 2025<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Final Word<\/h3>\n<p>Liquid advance to Stage 3 not just as winners, but as a team visibly growing in form and identity. If they maintain this level of discipline and individual sharpness, this Major could become a historic one for them. Astralis, meanwhile, leave Budapest with flashes of quality but without the stability required at this level.You can check the full list of teams that qualified for Stage 3, along with a breakdown of the key matches, in our recap\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/starladder-budapest-major-2025-stage-2-results-overview\">StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 \u2014 Stage 2<\/a>.<\/p>\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Team Liquid continue to show their best form at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 \u2014 in the decisive 2\u20132 pool match, they confidently swept Astralis 2\u20130 and secured their place in Stage 3. 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