NAVI defeat Astralis at the start of PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026
710The match between Natus Vincere and Astralis was one of the main highlights of the opening day at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026. The teams delivered a competitive series, but NAVI were more confident in the key moments. As a result, the Ukrainian squad secured a 2–0 victory and started the tournament with a 1–0 record, while Astralis dropped to the 0–1 bracket.
Map veto:
- Astralis removed Anubis
- Natus Vincere removed Overpass
- Astralis picked Nuke
- Natus Vincere picked Mirage
- Natus Vincere removed Dust2
- Astralis removed Inferno
- Ancient was left over
Nuke (13:10 NAVI)
On Nuke, Astralis were close to winning their own map pick. The first half ended with a narrow 7:5 lead for NAVI, and after the side switch Astralis showed a solid defensive performance. However, NAVI still managed to close the map 13:10. A key storyline was that despite two Astralis players — Staehr and ryu — posting the highest ratings of the server (1.56 and 1.55 respectively), it was not enough to secure the win.
Mirage (13:6 NAVI)
Just like on Nuke, NAVI claimed seven rounds in the first half. After switching sides, Astralis, now on the T side, managed to win only a single round. The final score was 13:6 in favor of NAVI.
Match MVP
The best player of the series was iM, who finished the match with 99.5 ADR and a 1.63 rating.
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AuroraNAVI confidently begin their campaign at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 with a 1–0 record, while Astralis continue in the 0–1 bracket. The tournament runs from February 14 to February 22, featuring 16 teams competing for $225,000 for first place, with a total prize pool of $1,250,000.
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