Paper Rex Edge Out NRG 2–1 in a Thrilling Series at VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026

The match between Paper Rex and NRG ended with a 2–1 victory for Paper Rex in the Swiss Stage of VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026. Both teams delivered an exciting performance, and the decisive third map turned into a true battle that went down to the final round.

Map scores:

• Split — 13:10 Paper Rex
• Pearl — 10:13 NRG
• Haven — 13:11 Paper Rex

Split

On the first map, Split, Paper Rex took the initiative from the opening rounds. Their defense looked solid, while their attacking side was well-structured and efficient, allowing them to build an early lead and control key areas of the map. Despite NRG’s attempts to regain momentum, the Pacific squad maintained their advantage and closed the map 13:10.

Pearl

Pearl was a much more balanced contest. NRG found their rhythm and did a better job controlling crucial zones of the map, winning important rounds in key moments. This allowed them to tie the series, finishing the map 13:10 in their favor.

Haven

The decider, Haven, was extremely tense, with both teams trading rounds until the very end. In the most crucial moments, Paper Rex showed stronger coordination and executed several impactful attacking rounds, securing a 13:11 victory and closing out the series 2–1.

The VALORANT Champions Tour 2026 Masters Santiago is a tournament organized by Riot Games. The event features 12 teams that qualified as the best representatives of their respective regions. The tournament is being held in Santiago, Chile, at Espacio Riesco. The total prize pool for the event is $1,000,000.