The opening day of the StarLadder Budapest Main 2025 has already seen some early upsets, as unlikely underdogs have risen to go 2-0 in Stage 1.
Following a prolonged tech delay, there can be no less than one shocking contender to advance straight to Stage 2, whereas notable names are already combating for his or her match lives.
Flawless FlyQuest Begins Scorching
As Australia’s sole consultant in Counter-Strike’s tentpole match, FlyQuest opened its Main marketing campaign in opposition to opposition that a number of members of the group had predicted to go 3-0.
The crew kicked off its Main with a shock 13-10 victory over Brazilian crew Legacy. The organisation then continued this momentum into spherical two, defeating Imperial Esports 13-6, turning into one of many first groups to qualify for Stage 2 on the earliest alternative.
M80 And Fluxo Lead Cost For North America
After making the playoffs at BLAST Open London, M80 has continued to construct momentum following its success throughout the pond. The North American organisation bested B8 13-11 earlier than defeating Parivision 13-9, placing it on the verge of incomes a spot within the subsequent stage.
Elsewhere, Fluxo has continued an upward development for the Americas, impressing within the opening two rounds. A 13-10 win in opposition to GamerLegion shocked many, earlier than happening to defeat Fnatic 13-9 to cement its place within the 2-0 bracket.
GamerLegion On The Brink
Heading into the Main following a string of underwhelming performances, GamerLegion’s turbulent run of type has continued within the Hungarian capital. Defeats to Brazilian sides Fluxo and Crimson Canids see the crew among the many first to attain an 0-2 file, placing it getting ready to an early elimination.
NRG Springs A Shock
Regardless of the last-minute roster change, NRG has already develop into the standout shock of the match to this point. A 13-7 win over Ninjas in Pyjamas laid the foundations for a conflict in opposition to FaZe Clan. Daps led the cost as soon as once more with an impressed efficiency on Mud II, with NRG taking a 13-10 victory to safe a 2-0 file.
All To Play For
Alongside groups scoring two wins and two defeats, eight groups have scored one win and one defeat. CS Asia Championship 2025 winner Legacy responded following its defeat to FlyQuest with a snug 13-6 win over Uncommon Atom to stay in competition for a spot within the second stage
Alongside Legacy, Fnatic, Ninjas in Pyjamas, RED Canids, Imperial Esports, Parivision, B8 and FaZe Clan enter spherical three with a 1-1 file. In the meantime, GamerLegion, Uncommon Atom, The Huns and Lynn Imaginative and prescient Gaming are all within the lethal 0-2 bracket.
What’s Subsequent?
With the opening day of matches concluded, consideration turns to spherical three, the place the primary groups advance to Stage 2 whereas others pack their baggage and head to the airport.
Followers can tune into day two of the StarLadder Budapest Main throughout the match organiser’s Twitch, YouTube, and Kick channels.
