Astralis defeated B8 2:1 at PGL Bucharest 2026
16At PGL Bucharest 2026, a tense match took place between the Ukrainian side B8 and the Danish team Astralis, proving to be a real test for both teams. The BO3 series delivered three competitive maps, with momentum constantly shifting, and the winner was determined only on the deciding map, Ancient.
Map veto:
- B8 removed Overpass
- Astralis removed Anubis
- B8 picked Mirage
- Astralis picked Nuke
- Astralis removed Dust2
- B8 removed Inferno
- Ancient was left over
Mirage (16:12 Astralis)
The series started on Mirage, where Astralis quickly took control and dictated the pace of the game. The Danes were more efficient in key rounds, allowing them to secure a 16:12 victory in overtime.
Nuke (8:13 B8)
On Nuke, the Ukrainian squad managed to turn things around. B8 showed a much more structured defense, winning most of the crucial rounds and preventing their opponents from finding impact on the offense. As a result, the map ended 13:8 in favor of B8, tying the series.
Ancient (13:8 Astralis)
The deciding map, Ancient, was controlled by Astralis. The Danish side looked more composed in key moments, managed their economy better, and confidently closed out clutch situations. This allowed them to win the map 13:8 and take the series 2:1.
Match MVP
The MVP of the match was npl from B8. He delivered a consistently strong performance throughout the series, finishing with an ADR of 81.5 and a 1.26 rating, making him the standout player for his team despite the loss.
The loss places B8 in the 1-1 pool, while Astralis move to 2-0 and will secure a playoff spot with one more victory. PGL Bucharest 2026 runs from April 4 to April 11, featuring 16 teams competing for a $625,000 prize pool.
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