Stage 1 of ESL Pro League Season 23 brought several surprises. The biggest disappointment was PARIVISION, who failed to advance despite strong results earlier in the season. At the same time, teams like Monte and paiN Gaming exceeded expectations, while Legacy showed promising potential with their new roster.
In Stage 2, the biggest shock was FURIA’s elimination. Despite winning recent tournaments and defeating top teams like Vitality, the Brazilian squad struggled with the new map pool and inconsistent individual performances. Meanwhile, Legacy continued their impressive run, reaching the LAN finals with dominant victories over teams like G2, Astralis, and NAVI.
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Looking ahead to the playoffs in Stockholm, Peacemaker expects intense matchups. He predicts NAVI, Legacy, MOUZ, and Spirit to reach the semifinals, with a potential grand final between MOUZ and Spirit. Ultimately, his pick to win ESL Pro League Season 23 is MOUZ, unless donk delivers a standout performance for Spirit.
