Gentle Mates advance to the second stage of ESL Pro League S22 after defeating Legacy 2:0

Gentle Mates continue to impress at ESL Pro League S22. The Spanish squad, who received their spot at the tournament as a replacement for Lynn Vision, confidently defeated Legacy 2:0 in maps and secured a place in the second stage with a 3-1 record.

Ancient (11:13 Gentle Mates)

The match started on Ancient, picked by the Spanish side. In the first half, Gentle Mates looked comfortable and closed it out 8:4 in their favor. In the second half, Legacy, playing on the T side, managed to win a streak of rounds and took the lead at 10:11. However, Gentle Mates did not allow their opponents to push the game into overtime, taking three rounds in a row and closing the map 13:11.

Mirage (4:13 Gentle Mates)

Legacy picked Mirage as their map, but it quickly became clear they were not ready for it. The first half was completely under the Spaniards’ control, with Legacy winning only two rounds. While a comeback was technically possible, Gentle Mates knew that even the slightest relaxation could be costly. Legacy never managed to slow down the Spanish offense and fell 4:13.

Match MVP

Gentle Mates player alex proved to be one of the key factors in this victory. His final stats: K/D – 32-30, ADR – 87.1, Swing +3.86%, and a 1.32 rating.

Gentle Mates, who entered this tournament by replacing Lynn Vision, advanced to the second stage with a 3-1 record. Legacy, meanwhile, will play an elimination match in the 2-2 pool against Astralis. ESL Pro League S22 Stage 1 runs from September 28 to October 2, featuring 16 teams battling for spots in the second stage and a total prize pool of $400,000.

The matchups for October 2, 2025, where only 3 teams will advance to the second stage: