DRX Defeat Paper Rex in VALORANT Champions 2025 Playoffs
In one of the most intense matches of the VALORANT Champions 2025 playoffs, DRX secured a 2:0 victory over Paper Rex, moving forward to the next stage of the tournament.
Map 1: Ascent (15:13 DRX)
The opening map was a nail-biter from start to finish. DRX started on defense and secured 11 rounds, giving them a solid lead going into the second half. Paper Rex responded with a strong attack and managed to push the map into overtime, but in the decisive moments, DRX held their ground and closed it out 15:13. Hyunmin on Waylay was the standout player with 36 kills and 345 ACS, while Jinggg on Sage led the way for PRX with 28 frags and 276 ACS.
Map 2: Lotus (13:8 DRX)
Lotus was Paper Rex’s map pick, but it was DRX who dictated the pace from the start. They built a comfortable lead by halftime and never let their opponents mount a comeback. Despite Jinggg’s efforts on Raze, where he posted 20 kills and 261 ACS, DRX’s Hyunmin once again stepped up with 19 kills and 246 ACS, sealing the map 13:8 in favor of the Korean squad.
DRX managed to surprise many fans by delivering a disciplined and confident performance against one of the tournament favorites. Paper Rex had their moments, but ultimately couldn’t close out the critical rounds when it mattered most.
Valorant Champions 2025 – Prize Pool Distribution ($2,250,000 USD)
- 1st place – $1,000,000 — TBD
- 2nd place – $400,000 — TBD
- 3rd place – $250,000 — TBD
- 4th place – $130,000 — Paper Rex
- 5th–6th place – $85,000 — Team Heretics, MIBR
- 7th–8th place – $50,000 — G2 Esports, GIANTX
- 9th–12th place – $30,000 — XLG Esports, Rex Regum Qeon, Team Liquid, T1
- 13th–16th place – $20,000 — Sentinels, Bilibili Gaming, EDward Gaming, Dragon Ranger Gaming
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.
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