NRG and G2 Esports win the final spots for the VALORANT Masters Santiago Playoffs

Reigning VALORANT Champion NRG and the American team G2 Sports they got the final spots for the Playoffs VALORANT Masters Santiago.

As a result, their Swiss Stage opponents, Team Liquid (EMEA) and T1 (Pacific), were eliminated from the first global VCT event of the year.

In the first match of the day, reigning VALORANT Champion NRG took down Team Liquid 2-0 to defend its second international cup title.

The series started on Team Liquid’s map selection, The windwhere the third seed of EMEA brought the attacking part of the competition (7-5). Team Liquid won several key objective contests, while NRG used a strong hold on A base and retakes. The map continued in this back-and-forth fashion throughout the second half until a crucial moment that led to NRG’s win, resulting in 13-11 overcome.

It was an abyss saw Team Liquid leaning against the dock like they did when they showed Pearl. And just like at Pearl, his opponent recognized Harbor’s new playbook after a few rounds to finish the half at 4-8. In their defense, Team Liquid looked completely let down. In addition, NRG’s Tejo disputed Team Liquid’s Harbor service, repeatedly denying the disclosure of the spike. The American third seed won all the raid rounds, securing the map 13-4.

Ironically, he was a member of Team Liquid, Georgio’.keiko‘ Sanassy, ​​who played a major role in the victory of his new team. Playing Jett and Omen, keiko got 43/21/6 KDA and 284 ACS.

In the final series of the Swiss Stage in Santiago, VCT fans were treated to a rematch between Masters Bangkok 2025 winners, G2 Esports and T1. Although T1 got their first Masters trophy last year, G2 got their revenge yesterday by sweeping their old rival. 2-0.

T1 started its map selection, The windwith gun wins and bonus conversions in the defensive area. However, G2 quickly retaliated with methodical site hits and deadly backstabs from Nathan’a leaf‘ Orf to win the half 7-5. During his defensive half, the American second seed also often changed his pace to throw off opponents. Despite some smart tactics based on their end, T1 was unable to break through G2’s defensive setup, losing the map. 6-13.

Opened The portT1 decided to play an Iso/Yoru agent to counter G2’s choice of a normal Chamber. This effort was seen to work in the first half (10-2), when G2 struggled hard against the hits of the pressure site of the second seed of the Pacific and Ham ‘.SunWoo-Joo’s Deadly Cypher.

But after a shootout win and a bonus conversion in the second half, G2 began an unexpected comeback. Trent of G2the trent‘ Cairns went on a killing spree while T1 was unable to convert defense rounds despite massive investment. As T1 runs out of steam, G2 steals the map 16-14 in overtime.

After their victory yesterday, NRG and G2 Esports are now the final Swiss Stage competitors to qualify for the VALORANT Masters Santiago Playoffs.

This also means that it is time for the first four regional seeds, BBL Esports, FURIA, Nongshim RedForce and All Gamers, to make their debuts on stage in Chile.

The double-elimination playoffs will begin on March 6 at 5 PM GMT with FURIA against Paper Rex, followed by a clash between Nongshim RedForce and Gentle Mates. One day later (March 7), BBL Esports will face NRG, while All Gamers will compete against G2 Esports.

Fans will be able to tune in to all Playoffs games via the VALORANT Champions Tour’s official Twitch and YouTube channels.