Ninjas in Pyjamas, B8, and Fnatic have secured their spots in Stage 2 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 after impressive performances in Stage 1.
NiP overcame Brazilian side Fluxo with a dominant 2-0 sweep, winning 13-5 on both Nuke and Train, while Fluxo still has a chance to qualify in the final round.
B8 bounced back from an early loss to M80, defeating Legacy 2-0 with commanding wins on Dust II and Mirage, continuing their reputation for upsetting stronger teams at Majors.
Fnatic staged a thrilling comeback against NRG, losing the first map 13-3 on Mirage but rallying to claim Inferno 13-10 and Dust II 13-9, marking their first Stage 2 appearance since the 2023 Paris Major.
Meanwhile, FaZe Clan survived a scare from RED Canids, winning 2-1 in a series highlighted by David ‘frozen’ Čerňanský’s heroic double-overtime performance on Nuke.
Teams such as RED Canids, GamerLegion, and The Huns Esports were eliminated, as Parivision and Imperial Esports secured victories to stay alive for a final shot at qualification.
Stage 2 of the StarLadder Budapest Major promises intense matchups, with returning favorites and rising underdogs set to compete for a place in the later rounds. The competition continues to highlight the depth of talent and unpredictability in the Counter-Strike esports scene.
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