UPDATE: The race for playoff spots at the Counter-Strike 2 Budapest Major 2025 is heating up as crucial matches unfold RIGHT NOW. NAVI, FaZe Clan, and G2 Esports are locked in fierce battles for the final berths in the playoffs, making this an unmissable showdown for esports fans.
As of now, NAVI is dominating their advancement match against B8, leading 1-0 after a decisive 13-4 victory on Ancient. The teams are currently battling on Train, with Mirage as a potential decider. This matchup is critical, given NAVI’s earlier sweep over B8 in Stage 2, where they won 3-0. Despite a recent disappointing 2-13 loss to FURIA, NAVI remains a strong favorite to advance.
Meanwhile, FaZe Clan is gearing up to take on Passion UA at 16:30 CET. After a rocky start in Stage 1, FaZe has rebounded spectacularly, going undefeated in Stage 2 and securing an early victory over Vitality in Stage 3. However, they faced setbacks against Spirit and The MongolZ, but recovered well against 3DMAX. Passion UA has surprised many by eliminating top teams like M80 and Liquid, but their struggles against elite competition raise questions about their resilience.
The most awaited clash is between G2 Esports and Team Falcons in a winner-takes-all best-of-three series scheduled for later today. G2 started Stage 3 with two impressive wins but faced defeats from FURIA and The MongolZ. Meanwhile, Falcons are looking to bounce back after a rocky start that saw them lose to B8 but recover with wins over Passion UA and Imperial before falling to MOUZ. This pivotal match could go either way, amplifying the stakes for both teams.
Playoff Bracket Almost Complete: With FURIA, Team Spirit, The MongolZ, Team Vitality, and MOUZ already securing their playoff spots, the pressure is on for the remaining teams. The winners of today’s decisive matches will join them in the eight-team single-elimination playoff bracket, kicking off on December 11 and culminating with the Grand Final on December 14.
This is a developing story — stay tuned for live updates as the action unfolds in Budapest!
