Fnatic faced off against Karmine Corp in the lower bracket of the playoffs at VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 2. The match concluded with Fnatic securing a 2:1 victory. The series was played on three maps: Haven (12:14), Corrode (14:12), and Bind (13:8). With this victory, Fnatic continues their fight for a spot in the lower bracket finals. Karmine Corp exits the tournament, finishing in 7th-8th place.

The standout player of the match was Timofey “Chronicle” Khromov, who achieved 259 ACS for the series, which is 17% higher than his average over the past six months. Chronicle played a crucial role in Fnatic 's success, ending the match with 63 kills and 47 deaths. 

VCT 2025: EMEA Stage 2 is taking place from July 16 to September 1 in Germany . In this tournament, 12 regional teams are competing for a prize pool of $250,000 and two slots at Champions 2025.