VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 2 — GIANTX Eliminate Gentle Mates, NAVI Secure Second Victory
The latest match day of VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 2 featured two games that significantly impacted the standings in Groups Alpha and Omega.
Gentle Mates 1–2 GIANTX — Group Alpha
GIANTX claimed an important 2–1 victory, marking their third win in the group. Gentle Mates suffered their fourth loss and were officially eliminated from the tournament, losing their slot for the 2026 season. The teams exchanged wins on their map picks — Gentle Mates took Corrode, GIANTX responded with a win on Ascent. The decider, Haven, went in favor of GIANTX.
The Player of the Match was Eduard-George “ara” Hanceriuc, who delivered 58 kills, a 163 ADR, and a 251 ACS. Following the match, Gentle Mates remained at 0–3 with a −124 round difference, while GIANTX improved to 2–1 and nearly evened their round differential.
Natus Vincere 2–0 Karmine Corp — Group Omega
NAVI scored a confident 2–0 win over Karmine Corp, strengthening their position in the group. The first map, Sunset, was controlled by Natus Vincere, and they sealed the deal on Corrode without the need for a decider on Bind.
After this match, Team Liquid and Fnatic lead Group Omega with a 3–0 record, Karmine Corp hold at 2–1, while Natus Vincere improved to 1–2, keeping their hopes alive for a playoff spot.
VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 2 is an S-tier offline tournament organized by Riot Games, held in Berlin from July 16 to August 31, 2025. It features twelve EMEA teams, a Bo3 group stage, and a double-elimination playoff bracket, with the top two teams securing a spot at Valorant Champions 2025 in Paris.
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