Team Liquid Eliminated from VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 After Loss to NRG

The match between Team Liquid and NRG in the Swiss Stage of VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026 ended with a 2–0 victory for NRG. The North American team looked more consistent throughout the series and handled the key moments better, while Liquid were unable to regain control after losing momentum. As a result, the European squad has been eliminated from the tournament.

Map scores:

• Breeze — 13:10 NRG
• Abyss — 13:7 NRG

Breeze

The first map, Breeze, was Team Liquid ’s pick, and the start of the game looked fairly competitive. Liquid managed to secure several early rounds and kept the score close in the first half. However, NRG gradually adjusted their approach and began to win more crucial mid-round fights.

In the second half, NRG gained control of the economy and started dictating the pace of the game. Liquid had a few opportunities to bring the map back, but they failed to convert several important rounds. NRG stayed composed and eventually closed the map 13:10, taking the lead in the series.

Abyss

On Abyss, which was NRG ’s pick, the North American squad looked even more confident. They secured the pistol round and quickly built momentum, putting Liquid under pressure from the very beginning.

NRG’s coordinated attacks and solid defensive setups limited Liquid’s options, forcing them into difficult situations throughout the map. Liquid struggled to stabilize their economy and were unable to string together enough rounds to threaten a comeback. NRG controlled the game and finished the map 13:7, closing the series 2–0.

With this loss, Team Liquid leave VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026, finishing their run in the Swiss Stage with a 1–2 record. NRG, meanwhile, continue their campaign and remain in the fight for a playoff spot.

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.