The day proved decisive: some teams celebrated their qualification to the final stage, while others had to bid farewell to the championship.

Heroic 2:0 aurora  

• Mirage: 13–4 (3:9; 1:4)
• Inferno: 13–11 (4:8; 7:5)

Match Overview

Heroic started the series confidently, dominating on Mirage. aurora looked lost on the attack, losing nine out of twelve rounds in the first half. On the second map, Inferno, the suspense lasted until the final moments: aurora tried to put up a fight, but key clutches by nilo and consistent retake play allowed Heroic to close the match 2:0.

This victory secured the Danish team a spot in the playoffs, while aurora now stands at 2–1 in the Swiss system and will have another chance to advance.

Match MVP — nilo

• K–D: 34–20
• Differential: +14
• ADR: 83
• Rating: 7.4
• Impact: 5:1

The young Dane showed an exceptionally mature performance, dominating in duels and repeatedly saving the team in critical moments. His consistency on Mirage was a key factor in Heroic 's victory.

Heroic is among the first to reach the playoff stage of PGL Masters Bucharest 2025. aurora will continue their fight in the Swiss Stage with a 2–1 record, having another chance to qualify for the next phase.

Gentle Mates 2:1 Ninjas in Pyjamas  

• Inferno: 13–9 (2:10; 7:3)
• Train: 9–13 (7:5; 6:4)
• Ancient : 13–10 (5:7; 5:6)

Match Overview

For both teams, this matchup was a do-or-die situation. Gentle Mates started confidently, winning their pick Inferno thanks to clear map control. NiP brought suspense back on Train, showcasing classic tempo control and confidence in positional duels.

However, on the decisive map — Ancient — Gentle Mates pulled together and closed the match in their favor, despite NiP's attempts to level the score.

Match MVP — Kacper “xKacpersky” Gabara

Despite NiP's loss, xKacpersky stood out as the most remarkable figure of the match.

• KPR: 0.85
• DPR: 0.60
• ADR: 84.8

His steady play kept the team in the game until the end, but it wasn't enough to avoid elimination.

Gentle Mates continue in the Swiss Stage with a 1–2 record, while Ninjas in Pyjamas finish the tournament in 15th–16th place, earning $6,250 in prize money (plus a club share).

PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 continues to deliver suspense: Heroic joins the playoff participants, aurora gets another chance, Gentle Mates keep their hopes alive, and the legendary NiP exits the tournament early.