The 0–2 pool at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 is the zone where there is no room for mistakes. Two Bo3 series decided the first teams to drop out of Stage 2, and both matches unfolded under the dominance of favorites fighting for survival.
Astralis 2–0 FlyQuest — Danes stay alive, Australians go home
Astralis finally found the form their fans had been waiting for and closed out FlyQuest 2–0 without unnecessary drama. The Australian squad never recovered from their early losses, and even their own map pick only accelerated the downfall.
- Mirage (5–13) — FlyQuest collapse in attack, Astralis control every meter of the map
A 0–6 start, lost clutches, and a complete lack of tempo — FlyQuest’s T-side looked helpless. Astralis played with maximum discipline: strong retakes, stable trades, and cold-blooded map control.
- Overpass (11–13) — a comeback attempt shut down by jabbi and HooXi
INS, jks, and regali finally put up resistance, with the first half ending 6–6, but in the crucial rounds the Danes switched back into structure mode. A decisive 5–2 closing run secured the series for Astralis.
Player statistics for the match
Player of the Match — Jakob “jabbi” Nygaard (1.26 Rating 3.0)
jabbi was the most consistent force in the series: key retakes, late-round entries on Mirage, and a constant pace that suffocated FlyQuest.
Liquid 2–0 MIBR — EliGE carries as MIBR collapse on Inferno
The second match of the 0–2 pool delivered another one-sided result: Liquid comfortably defeated MIBR and sent the Brazilian lineup home. MIBR had real chances on Mirage, but their collapse on Inferno and inconsistency of key players proved fatal.
- Inferno (5–13) — one of MIBR’s most painful halves of the season
Liquid dismantled the defense with ease, winning round after round through tempo, spacing, and superior economy control. MIBR lost almost every clutch and found themselves in a deep hole before halftime.
A telling moment:
Analyst Bleh posted a round statline showing one MIBR player dealing zero damage across 13 rounds:
How is this even possible. Zero damage in 13 rounds of play pic.twitter.com/qQAxm4wqC9
— Bleh (@OfficialBleh) November 30, 2025
The screenshot instantly became the meme of the day — a symbol of MIBR’s collapse on Inferno.
- Mirage (17–19) — MIBR fought hard, but Liquid were more stable
The Brazilians fought for survival: insane, k1lm, and brnz4n won key duels and created openings. But in the deciding moments, NertZ, NAF, and ultimate backed up EliGE’s leadership, and Liquid closed the match in overtime.
Player statistics for the match
Player of the Match — Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski (1.41 Rating 3.0)
EliGE was the absolute standout of the series, once again proving he remains one of the most stable riflers of the season.
VRS Impact of Both Matches
- Astralis: +15 pt → 1615 pt → climb to #13 worldwide
A crucial survival win that pushes them back into the race for a top-16 global ranking.
- FlyQuest: –7 pt → 1402 pt → drop to #27
Elimination from the Major and a significant setback in keeping proximity to the top-20.
- Liquid: +8 pt → 1668 pt → stable #11 position
Liquid strengthen their ranking and maintain solid playoff ambitions.
- MIBR: –3 pt → 1283 pt → fall to #45
A Stage 2 exit and negative point swing summarize one of MIBR’s worst days of the season.
Skin.Club Pick’em Challenge
Running alongside the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 is the Skin.Club Pick’em Challenge — 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.
0–2 Pool Summary
- Eliminated: FlyQuest, MIBR
- Stay alive: Astralis, Liquid
Both matches confirmed one thing: in the 0–2 zone, only teams capable of handling maximum pressure survive. Astralis and Liquid did — FlyQuest and MIBR did not.
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