{"id":383763,"date":"2026-04-14T19:07:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T19:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=383763"},"modified":"2026-04-14T19:07:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T19:07:44","slug":"3dmax-vs-liquid-iem-rio-2026-result","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/3dmax-vs-liquid-iem-rio-2026-result","title":{"rendered":"3DMAX eliminate Liquid in dominant lower bracket run at IEM Rio 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

3DMAX convincingly knocked Liquid out of IEM Rio 2026 with a 2\u20130 victory in the Group A lower bracket. The French squad looked far more structured and consistent across both maps, while Liquid failed to impose their game. For Liquid, this is a painful elimination that highlights their ongoing inconsistency in recent months.<\/p>\n

Road through the tournament<\/h3>\n
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3DMAX entered this match after a difficult start, including a loss to Falcons (0\u20132), but managed to regroup and deliver a strong lower bracket performance. This win over Liquid confirms their improvement and ability to adapt.<\/p>\n

Liquid, on the other hand, continued their poor run of form. A 0\u20132 loss to Spirit early in the tournament set the tone, and the team never found stability. Their elimination at the hands of 3DMAX was a logical outcome.<\/p>\n\n

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Nuke \u2014 3DMAX in control<\/h3>\n

The series began on Nuke, 3DMAX\u2019s pick, and they immediately took control. They won key duels, managed the economy well, and constantly pressured Liquid\u2019s defense. Despite a few comeback attempts from Liquid, 3DMAX closed the map 16\u201314.<\/p>\n

Ancient \u2014 the final blow<\/h3>\n

On Ancient, Liquid looked even less convincing. Their T side lacked coordination, and their defense repeatedly collapsed under pressure. 3DMAX fully controlled the game and left no room for a comeback, closing the map 13\u20135 and the series 2\u20130.<\/p>\n

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Player of the Match<\/h3>\n
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The standout performer was Lucas \u201cLucky\u201d Chastang, who delivered one of his best series:<\/p>\n