EMEA Stage 2 – Week 2: Results from Day 2 of the Group Stage (July 24, 2025)

Thursday brought more key matchups in the ongoing VCT EMEA Stage 2 Group Stage. Team Liquid delivered a dominant performance over NAVI, while the clash between Gentle Mates and Team Heretics remains unresolved at the time of writing.

Team Liquid 2–0 Natus Vincere (Group Omega)

Team Liquid claimed a confident 2–0 victory against NAVI, winning on Corrode and Sunset. With precise coordination and map control, Liquid left no room for surprises.

• Liquid’s clean execution secured their second win in Group Omega.
• Their map record now stands at 4–1, with an impressive +26 round differential.

This result reinforces Liquid’s status as one of the strongest contenders in the group.

Gentle Mates 1–1 Team Heretics (LIVE) (Group Alpha)

At the time of this update, the match between Gentle Mates and Team Heretics is still ongoing with the map score tied at 1–1. The final result may significantly impact Group Alpha standings.

Updated Group Standings – After Week 2, Day 2

Group Omega (after TL vs NAVI)

W–L

Map W–L

Round Diff

Team Liquid

2–0

4–1

+26

Natus Vincere

1–1

3–2

TBD

FNATIC

1–0

2–1

+5

Karmine Corp

1–1

3–3

+1

KOI

0–1

1–2

–11

Apeks

0–2

2–4

–18

Group Alpha (Gentle Mates vs Team Heretics ongoing)

W–L

Map W–L

Round Diff

GIANTX

2–0

4–1

+11

Team Heretics

1–0

2–1

TBD

FUT Esports

1–0

2–1

+4

Gentle Mates

0–2

2–4

–12

Team Vitality

0–1

0–2

–5

BBL Esports

0–2

2–4

–4

Summary

Team Liquid continue to impress with a strong 2–0 record and dominant round differential.

• NAVI suffer a setback, now tied at 1–1 after an unexpected loss.
• In Group Alpha, the live match between Gentle Mates and Team Heretics could reshape the playoff picture depending on the outcome.

Coming Up Next

On Friday, July 25, the final matches of Week 2 are scheduled:

• FUT Esports vs Team Vitality at 17:00 CEST
• KOI vs FNATIC at 20:00 CEST

Stay tuned for decisive showdowns as teams fight for playoff positioning in the final day of the week.