Passion UA eliminate M80 and advance to Stage 3 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025
Passion UA continue their sensational run at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 — the Ukrainian team defeated M80 2:1 in a tense series to secure a spot in the third stage of the tournament. Despite dropping the opening map Mirage, the team turned the match around on their own picks, confidently closing out Inferno and Train to seal the victory.
Mirage (13:11 M80)
The opening map, Mirage, was M80’s pick. The first half was evenly matched, as both teams exchanged rounds and maintained a tight scoreline. In the second half, M80 managed to string together four rounds to take a 10:6 lead. Passion UA responded with a five-round streak of their own, reaching 11 rounds and putting real pressure on their opponents. Still, M80 held on and narrowly closed out the map 13:11.
Inferno (13:5 Passion UA)
On their own map pick, Passion UA looked far more comfortable. Starting on the T side, they controlled all key rounds and took the first half convincingly. M80 failed to mount a comeback after switching to the attack, winning only a single round. Passion UA confidently secured Inferno 13:5, tying the series 1-1.
Train (13:7 Passion UA)
The decider on Train was fully under the control of the Ukrainian squad. Although M80 managed to keep the first-half score close at 7:5, Passion UA dominated after switching to the T side. M80 won the initial two rounds, but a six-round streak from Passion UA sealed the map 13:7 and the overall victory.
Match MVP
The MVP of the match was Grim, who delivered 93.3 ADR, a +3.63% Swing, and a 1.40 rating. His performance was one of the key factors that helped the team advance to Stage 3.
#23
NiP02.12.25 14:20Bo30:2
#12
3DMAXStarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 2
#13
Liquid02.12.25 12:10Bo32:0
#16
AstralisStarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 2
#52
Passion UA02.12.25 09:00Bo32:1
#24
M80StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 2#48
B801.12.25 15:40Bo32:1#123DMAXStarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 2#13Liquid01.12.25 14:55Bo32:1
#28
TYLOOStarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 2
#27
Imperial Esports01.12.25 12:15Bo32:1#24M80M80 finish their tournament run in 9th–11th place in Stage 2, earning $10,000 in prize money. Passion UA, despite entering the stage as underdogs, move on to Stage 3 with a 3-2 record. StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 Stage 2 takes place from November 29 to December 2, with only 8 of the 16 teams advancing to the next stage.
1234fauesde
3DMAX eliminate NiP and advance to Stage 3 of the Budapest Major 2025NiP fall to 3DMAX in Stage 2 of the Budapest Major 2025, with the French roster controlling both maps and Maka leading the charge with a standout MVP showing.1007fauesdeLiquid crush Astralis 2:0 to advance to Stage 3 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025Team Liquid sweeps Astralis 2-0 to advance to the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 third stage with a 3-2 record. See how Liquid dominated Nuke and Mirage for the decisive win.1029fauesdePassion UA eliminate M80 and advance to Stage 3 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025Ukrainian team Passion UA edge out M80 in a tight 2:1 series at the Budapest Major 2025, dominating Inferno and Train to qualify for Stage 3.846stawraith
B8 stage a stunning comeback to eliminate 3DMAX and reach Stage 3 at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025B8 comeback to beat 3DMAX 2–1 and reach Stage 3 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025.908stawraithTeam Liquid survive elimination with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over TYLOO at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025Team Liquid edged out TYLOO in a tense best-of-three series, keeping their hopes of advancing alive at the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025.1069fauesdeImperial defeat M80 to advance to Stage 3 of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025A dramatic 2–1 win sends Imperial into Stage 3 of the Budapest Major 2025, as M80’s crushing Dust2 performance isn’t enough to avoid dropping into the 2–2 bracket.43fauesdeLiquid defeat Gentle Mates and advance to the main stage of BLAST Bounty Winter 2026Liquid advance to the main stage of BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 after a 2–1 win over Gentle Mates, dominating Mirage and Nuke to qualify for the LAN event.62fauesdeHEROIC defeat paiN and become the first team to qualify for the BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 LANHEROIC outplayed paiN to become the first team qualified for the BLAST Bounty Winter 2026 LAN in Malta, with nilo earning MVP honors in the series.138fauesdeFURIA defeat 9INE and secure the final spot in the next stage of BLAST Bounty Winter 2026FURIA defeat 9INE on Anubis and Inferno to qualify for the next stage of BLAST Bounty Winter 2026. molodoy leads the way as 9INE exit the event.157fauesdeMatchups and Format for IEM Krakow 2026 RevealedFull breakdown of IEM Krakow 2026: opening matchups, tournament format, schedule, $1M prize pool, and ESL Grand Slam race details.131fauesdeSpirit defeat SINNERS at BLAST Bounty Winter 2026: Closed QualifierSpirit secure a clean sweep over SINNERS at BLAST Bounty Winter 2026: Closed Qualifier, showing dominance on Mirage and Nuke to move forward in the tournament.242fauesdeFalcons defeated ECSTATIC and advanced to the next round of BLAST Bounty Winter 2026: Closed QualifierFalcons advanced at BLAST Bounty Winter 2026: Closed Qualifier with a 2:0 win over ECSTATIC, as TeSeS starred and experience proved decisive on both maps.
#44
Inner Circle Esports
#2
Team SpiritWatch match
