One of the most anticipated tournaments of the autumn season — PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 — has officially begun, and the first matches already brought big results. BetBoom and HEROIC started with confident wins, advancing to a 1:0 record, while MIBR and Ninjas in Pyjamas now find themselves on the brink of elimination, starting their path at 0:1.
Tournament context
PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 is a major LAN tournament in Romania’s capital, taking place from October 26 to November 1, 2025. Sixteen of the world’s best teams are competing for a $1,250,000 prize pool.
The event is part of the Valve Regional Standings (VRS) system — its results directly affect the distribution of slots for the upcoming Major. The format is Swiss System: two wins guarantee advancement to the next stage, while two losses mean elimination.
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How the match unfolded — BetBoom vs MIBR
The Russian lineup BetBoom secured a 2:1 victory over MIBR (13:1 Overpass, 10:13 Nuke, 13:7 Ancient), showing character and stability in key moments.
- Overpass (MIBR pick) — 13:1. Complete domination by BetBoom from start to finish. ArtFrost and d1Ledez displayed phenomenal consistency, leaving no chance for their opponents.
- Nuke (BetBoom pick) — 10:13. The Brazilians managed to put up a fight. Insani and brnz4n saved MIBR from a total collapse, reducing the series deficit.
- Ancient (decider) — 13:7. Boombl4 and his team confidently closed out the series. Coordinated defense and key clutch rounds secured BetBoom their debut win in Bucharest.
Player of the Match — Kirill “Boombl4” Mikhaylov
- K–D: 49–39
- ADR: 90.0
- Rating 3.0: 1.35
- KAST: 82.5%
Boombl4 became the leader of BetBoom both in gameplay and emotionally. His experience and composure in critical rounds helped the team maintain their advantage even after losing Nuke.
VRS rating after the match — BetBoom vs MIBR
- BetBoom: +40 VRS points (1348 → 1388, rising to #24)
- MIBR: –10 points (1425 → 1415, dropping to #23)
BetBoom significantly improved their global ranking position, while MIBR risk falling below the top 25 if they suffer another loss.
How the match unfolded — HEROIC vs Ninjas in Pyjamas
HEROIC confidently defeated Ninjas in Pyjamas 2:0 (13:7 Nuke, 13:10 Dust2), displaying aggressive play and a high level of coordination.
- Nuke (NiP pick) — 13:7. HEROIC fully controlled the map. xfL0ud shut down opponents on defense, while nilo confidently secured key positions.
- Dust2 (HEROIC pick) — 13:10. Despite NiP’s attempts to stage a comeback, HEROIC did not allow them to even the score. The decisive moment came with xfL0ud’s 1v2 clutch, breaking the Ninjas’ resistance.
Player of the Match — Yasin “xfL0ud” Koç
- K–D: 61–25
- ADR: 130.7
- Rating 3.0: 2.15
- KAST: 74.4%
xfL0ud became the true star of the match. His incredible precision and consistency across both maps made him the key factor in HEROIC’s success.
VRS rating after the match — HEROIC vs Ninjas in Pyjamas
- HEROIC: +46 points (1422 → 1468, climbing to #16)
- Ninjas in Pyjamas: –5 points (1382 → 1377, remaining at #25)
HEROIC returned to the upper part of the rankings, while NiP remain in a difficult position ahead of the next round.
What’s next for the teams
BetBoom advance to the 1:0 bracket, where on October 27 they will face HEROIC — one of the most anticipated matchups of the second round.
MIBR drop to 0:1, where they will play against Astralis — a crucial match to keep their qualification hopes alive.
Ninjas in Pyjamas fall into the lower 0:1 bracket, where they will face SAW — for both teams, this match could be the last chance to stay in the tournament.
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Match summary
BetBoom and HEROIC started PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 with strong, disciplined performances and solid individual form. Both teams deservedly move to the 1:0 stage, gaining momentum in the battle for a playoff spot.
MIBR and Ninjas in Pyjamas, meanwhile, must urgently reconsider their strategies and adapt — otherwise, another defeat tomorrow could be fatal to their chances of advancing from the group stage.
