The French team 3DMAX demonstrated impressive strength, defeating MIBR in a two-map series at IEM Cologne 2025 Stage 1 with scores of 13-9 on Train and 13-5 on Ancient. This convincing victory brought them one step closer to the next stage of the tournament. The game began on Train, where 3DMAX gained the upper hand thanks to a strong performance on the terrorist side. Lucas “Lucky” Chastang played a key role, whose multi-kills exposed weaknesses in MIBR 's defense.

Dominance on Ancient
The second map, Ancient, was a real triumph for 3DMAX . The French took the initiative from the start, finishing the attacking half with a score of 10-2. Although MIBR managed to win the pistol round, briefly delaying their defeat, 3DMAX quickly took control once their economy stabilized, ending the match with a comfortable 13-5 victory. This result highlighted their ability to dominate different playstyles.

MVP - Lucas “Lucky” Chastang, rating 7.3

Next challenge
Now 3DMAX await the winner of the qualifying match between Heroic and Ninjas in Pyjamas , which will take place tomorrow, Thursday. This match will be decisive for the French, who are looking to cement their status in the tournament. Their confident performance against MIBR gives every reason to consider them one of the favorites at this stage.

IEM Cologne Stage 2 promises to remain intense, with every match attracting the attention of fans. 3DMAX 's victory over MIBR only fuels interest in upcoming matches, and tomorrow's match against the winner of Heroic or NiP will be a real test of their form. The community is eagerly awaiting to see how events unfold.