Astralis eliminate FaZe from PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 with a 2-0 victory

Astralis confidently defeated FaZe Clan 2-0 in an elimination match at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Danish side dominated on their own pick, Ancient, and later closed out Mirage without needing a decider. For FaZe, the loss marked the end of their campaign, finishing the event with a 1-3 record, while Astralis move on to compete in the 2-2 pool.

Map veto:

1. Astralis removed Anubis
2. FaZe removed Overpass
3. Astralis picked Ancient
4. FaZe picked Mirage
5. FaZe removed Inferno
6. Astralis removed Dust2
7. Nuke was left over

The series began on Ancient, chosen by Astralis. The Danish squad secured the majority of rounds on the T side in the first half, finishing it with a comfortable 8:4 lead. After the side switch, FaZe failed to find momentum on their T side and fell 5:13.

On their own map pick, FaZe managed to win only four rounds on the CT side. Although the second half was nearly even, Astralis were able to close things out, securing a 13:9 win on Mirage and sealing the series 2-0.

MVP of the Match

The best player of the match was ryu, who finished the series with 96 ADR and a 1.48 rating.

It was a disappointing loss for FaZe, who end their run at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 with a 1-3 record, placing 12th–14th and earning $9,375 for the team and the same amount for the organization. Astralis remain in contention and will have one more chance in the 2-2 bracket.

PGL Cluj-Napoca takes place from February 14 to 22, featuring 16 teams competing for $225,000 for first place, with a total prize pool of $1,250,000.