Sentinels Dominate XLG 2-0 at Valorant Masters Toronto 2025 to Secure Upper Bracket Semifinal Spot

On June 13, 2025, at Valorant Masters Toronto, Sentinels delivered a commanding performance against Chinese team XLG Esports, closing out the match with a clean 2-0 victory and advancing to the upper bracket semifinals.

Match Summary

Map 1 – Sunset

Sentinels kicked things off with an aggressive start, taking early control and dominating on attack. Their coordination and momentum carried them through the map, finishing with a confident 13-6 scoreline.

Map 2 – Lotus

XLG attempted to adapt, but ran into a well-prepared Sentinels defense. Once again, the North American team controlled the pace of the game, punishing their opponents’ rotations and tactical setups. The result was another 13-6 win, sealing the series 2-0.

Standout Players

The star of the match was undoubtedly zekken, who delivered a stellar performance on Sunset with 41 kills, 20 deaths, and an ADR of nearly 192. Supporting him was johnqt, who had an impressive showing on Breach with a 34/20/20 KDA — providing crucial impact throughout both maps.

On the XLG side, happywei (playing Cypher) and Rarga (on Neon) attempted to rally their team, but their efforts fell short, especially in the late rounds. Both maps ended 6-13, underscoring the Sentinels’ dominance.

What’s Next?

With this win, Sentinels move forward in the upper bracket and stay on track for the championship at Masters Toronto 2025. Their performance showcased excellent map knowledge, sharp communication, and outstanding individual mechanics — particularly from zekken and johnqt.

As for XLG, they drop to the lower bracket, where they’ll face elimination matches moving forward. The recent roster change (YoU out, Midi in) and lack of cohesive adaptation were evident and played a role in their loss.

Conclusion

Sentinels’ dominant 2-0 win over XLG at Valorant Masters Toronto 2025 highlights their current form as one of the tournament favorites. With exceptional individual performances and clear team synergy, they’ve established themselves as a serious threat in the playoffs. Meanwhile, XLG will need to regroup and adapt quickly as they head into the lower bracket, where every match is do-or-die. As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on whether Sentinels can maintain this level of play and push toward the championship title.

Prize Pool of VCT Masters Toronto 2025

Prize ($USD)

VCT Points

Participant(s)

1st

$350,000

7

TBD

2nd

$200,000

5

TBD

3rd

$125,000

4

TBD

4th

$75,000

3

TBD

5th–6th

$50,000

2

TBD, TBD

7th–8th

$35,000

–

TBD, TBD

9th–10th

$25,000

–

Bilibili Gaming, Team Liquid

11th–12th

$15,000

–

MIBR, Team Heretics

VALORANT Champions Tour 2025 Masters Toronto is a tournament organized by Riot Games. The event will feature 12 top teams from various regions, competing for a $1,000,000 USD prize pool. The tournament will take place in Toronto, Canada, at the Enercare Centre.