Aurora Gaming Crowned PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 Champions
Serbian esports organisation Aurora Gaming has claimed the title at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 by defeating Legacy 3-2 in the Grand Final. This marks Aurora Gaming's first victory in a Counter-Strike 2 event since March 2025.
Challenging Path to the Playoffs
The Turkish roster's journey was difficult, requiring all five rounds of the Swiss Stage to qualify. Early wins against Fnatic and Team Liquid nearly secured their spot before losses to HEROIC and SAW put them at risk of elimination. Ultimately, a 2-1 win over Astralis in the final Swiss Stage round guaranteed their advancement.
Playoff Performance
- The quarterfinal against B8 was tightly contested and stretched to three maps, with Aurora sealing the win 13-3 on Overpass to clinch a 2-1 series victory.
- They gained momentum with a commanding 2-0 semifinal win over GamerLegion.
Grand Final Against Legacy
The final pitted Aurora Gaming against Brazilian team Legacy, winners of the CS Asia Championship 2025. Aurora began strongly, winning the first two maps, Dust II and Mirage, with solid defensive play.
"A double overtime on Train went in favour of Legacy, giving the Brazilians a way back into the final."
Legacy continued their resurgence by taking Inferno 13-8, leveling the series and forcing the decisive map on Nuke.
Aurora Gaming's victory highlights their resilience and skill in a fiercely competitive tournament, overcoming early setbacks to emerge as champions.
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