HEROIC become the first playoff team at PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 after a 2:0 victory over Aurora

HEROIC confidently secure their spot in the playoffs of PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, defeating Aurora 2:0. The Danes impressed with a dominant performance on Mirage and held their ground on Inferno, closing the series without overtime.

Mirage (4:13 HEROIC)

HEROIC managed to surprise their opponents on Mirage. The team displayed excellent teamwork on the T side, earning a solid 9:3 advantage in the first half. Aurora couldn’t break HEROIC’s momentum and fell 4:13.

Inferno (13:11 HEROIC)

HEROIC also managed to win on their opponent’s map pick. The first half went smoothly for the Danes, as they showcased an aggressive defense and finished it 8:4 in their favor. Switching sides, Aurora tried to fight back but only managed to take seven rounds. HEROIC prevented any overtime chances and closed out the map 13:11.

MVP of the match

The best player of the series was nilo, whose individual performance was one of the key factors behind HEROIC’s success. His stats throughout the match: ADR – 81.7, Swing +4.32%, and a rating of 1.35.

HEROIC become the first team to qualify for the playoffs, finishing the opening stage with a flawless 3-0 record. Despite being considered the favorites, Aurora fall short of the playoffs and move to the 2-1 pool. PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 takes place from October 26 to November 1 with a total prize pool of $625,000, where the winner will receive $200,000 for the team and an additional $200,000 for the organization.