Paper Rex defeat G2 in a thrilling series at Valorant Champions 2025

The clash between Paper Rex and G2 at Valorant Champions 2025 turned into a real thriller, stretching across all three maps. Both teams showcased a high level of play, but in the decisive moments it was Paper Rex who came out on top, closing the series 2-1.

Map 1: Lotus (13-11 for Paper Rex)

The opening map was a back-and-forth battle. G2 managed to dictate an aggressive pace through jawgemo, who had a stellar performance on Yoru. However, Paper Rex held their ground in the late rounds, relying on discipline and solid defense. Key plays from Jinggg and something secured the map 13-11 in favor of PRX.

Map 2: Corrode (15-13 for G2)

On the second battleground, G2 looked far more confident. Their attacking coordination stood out, with JonahP and leaf stepping up in crucial rounds. Despite strong efforts from something and PatMen, PRX couldn’t turn the tide, and G2 evened up the series with a tight 15-13 win.

Map 3: Ascent (13-11 for Paper Rex)

The deciding map was a true test of resilience. Paper Rex came out swinging on attack, taking nine rounds early. G2 tried to mount a comeback behind an outstanding performance from leaf, but it wasn’t enough. The star of the map was f0rsakeN, who racked up 28 kills and consistently shut down G2’s attempts. PRX closed it out 13-11 to secure the series.

Paper Rex earned a hard-fought but well-deserved 2-1 victory over G2, taking an important step forward at Valorant Champions 2025. Their combination of individual firepower and team discipline proved decisive in this intense matchup.

VALORANT Champions 2025 is the largest tournament in the VALORANT discipline, serving as the grand finale of the VALORANT Champions Tour that took place throughout 2025. The event brings together 16 of the best teams from around the world to compete for a prize pool of $2,250,000. It is being held in Paris, France.