Aurora defeat Legacy 3:2 to become PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 champions

Aurora have claimed the PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 title after defeating Legacy in a dramatic best-of-five final with a 3–2 scoreline. The Turkish squad, led by XANTARES, who was named the MVP of the tournament, showcased resilience and composure to secure victory after an intense five-map series. For Aurora, this marks a historic trophy and solidifies their status as one of the world’s strongest teams.

Dust2 (13:11 Aurora)

On Dust2, Legacy had a slight advantage on the CT side during the first half. n1ssim helped his team win several crucial rounds. After switching to the T side, Legacy again took the lead at 11:8, but the aggressive play from XANTARES, who posted 114.3 ADR on the T side, allowed Aurora to make a comeback and win the map 13:11.

Mirage (13:8 Aurora)

Aurora started Mirage on the CT side. Legacy tried to exploit weaknesses in their defense but managed to win only five rounds on offense. In the second half, Aurora maintained pressure on the T side and closed out the map 13:8.

Train (19:17 Legacy)

Legacy struck back on Train. The Brazilian squad dominated the first half with a 9:3 scoreline. However, after switching to the T side, Legacy struggled to maintain momentum. Aurora capitalized and nearly reached match point, but Legacy forced the game into overtime, eventually sealing the win 19:17.

Inferno (13:8 Legacy)

On Inferno, Legacy started strong with a 7–0 lead, looking completely in control. Aurora trailed 3:9 after the first half. On the CT side, Legacy built a solid defense and, thanks to coordinated teamwork, secured the 13:8 victory, tying the series at 2–2.

Nuke (13:11 Aurora)

The decisive map, Nuke, was a tense battle for both teams. The first half was close, with Aurora leading 7:5. In the second half, Legacy took control on the T side, reaching 11:8, seemingly on their way to victory. However, Aurora managed to pull off a strong comeback to close out the map 13:11 and win the bo5 series 3–2.

Match MVP

It was an intense series for both teams, with everyone giving their all. The standout player of the match was XANTARES, who posted 90.5 ADR, a +4.08 Swing, and a 1.36 rating. Moreover, he earned the MVP award for PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, finishing the event with a 1.27 rating across 23 maps — his first-ever MVP at a LAN tournament.

After the victory, the team shared their emotions and thoughts about the tournament on their official X (Twitter) page.

Aurora are crowned PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 champions, taking home $200,000 for the players and another $200,000 for the organization. Legacy finish in second place, earning $93,750 for both the team and the organization. PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 delivered thrilling matches for fans and tough challenges that not every team could overcome.