Astralis Defeat 3DMAX to Reach PGL Bucharest 2026 Finals
3Astralis have become the first finalists of PGL Bucharest 2026 after overcoming 3DMAX in a tense semifinal clash. The Danish squad swept the series 2-0, though both maps were hard-fought battles decided by pivotal clutch moments.
Map Veto:
- 3DMAX removed Mirage
- Astralis removed Anubis
- 3DMAX picked Dust2
- Astralis picked Overpass
- Astralis removed Inferno
- 3DMAX removed Ancient
- Nuke was left over
Dust2 (11:13 Astralis)
The match kicked off on 3DMAX's map pick. In the first half, the Danish side showcased a proactive defense, securing 9 rounds. Following the side swap, 3DMAX seized the momentum on their CT side; however, Astralis managed to push through and close out Dust2 with a narrow 13-11 victory.
Overpass (13:10 Astralis)
On Astralis' pick, 3DMAX held the upper hand during their CT half. The tide turned once the French roster moved to the T side, where they struggled to convert their offensive rounds. Astralis comfortably closed out Overpass with a 13-10 scoreline.
Match MVP
The standout performer of the match was phzy, finishing with an impressive 1.47 rating.
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FUT Esports10.04.26 12:50Bo32:0
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The MongolZPGL Bucharest 2026
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AstralisPGL Bucharest 2026#6The MongolZ09.04.26 12:15Bo32:1
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PARIVISIONPGL Bucharest 2026#46FUT Esports09.04.26 09:45Bo32:0
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B8PGL Bucharest 2026#16Astralis09.04.26 06:30Bo32:1
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EYEBALLERSPGL Bucharest 2026
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MIBR09.04.26 03:00Bo31:2#123DMAXAstralis secure the first spot in the Grand Final and await the winner of the The MongolZ vs. FUT matchup. The tournament isn't over for 3DMAX, as they will compete in the third-place decider against the loser of that same pairing. PGL Bucharest 2026 runs from April 4 to April 11, featuring 16 teams competing for a total prize pool of $625,000.
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