Based on the results of their last matches at IEM Cologne 2021, Team G2 secured their spot in the playoffs with a convincing win over BIG. Thus, she will make the playoffs regardless of the outcome of her match against Gambit. Nevertheless, this meeting, which will take place on Sunday, also matters: it will determine which of the two teams can go directly to the semifinals. Gambit have also already secured a guaranteed playoff spot, sending NIP to the bottom of the tournament.
The first teams that will leave the tournament have also been determined. In particular, mousesports had a disappointing result, dropping out of the competition after losses to Gambit and Liquid. This came as a complete surprise to fans of a team that was the Flashpoin 3 leader just over a month ago without losing a game. Complexity, who lost their match against Virtus.pro in the bottom set of the group stage, will also leave the tournament. Despite the fact that Complexity won the first map with a big advantage, the players were not able to maintain this advantage, and the CIS team managed to turn the tide of the game.
The final games in the upper and lower sets of the tournament in both groups will take place this weekend. Among the more notable – matches are Natus Vincere – Vitality and Astralis – Heroic on Saturday night, and Gambit – G2 on Sunday.