Brazilian and European Titans Claim Playoff Glory: FURIA, NiP, and G2 Advance at BLAST R6 Major Munich
FURIA Esports
In a decisive and lopsided matchup, FURIA has punched their ticket to the playoffs of the BLAST R6 Major Munich by overpowering w7m esports. Heading into the clash, FURIA held an unblemished 7-0 record against their Brazilian rivals since March 2024, and this latest triumph marks their eighth straight victory in the head to head series.
The best of three series saw FURIA dismantle w7m with commanding 7-3 and 7-2 scores on Lair and Skyscraper, respectively. As the reigning Six Invitational 2024 winners, the Black Panthers showed no mercy against their one time domestic foes, keeping their dreams alive for a third BLAST R6 Major title. Meanwhile, the defending champions w7m esports are now mathematically eliminated from repeating as winners.
Ninjas in Pyjamas
In a pulse pounding best of three showdown, Ninjas in Pyjamas clinched their playoff spot at the BLAST R6 Major Munich by edging out Team BDS 2-1. The Brazilians kicked off strong with a solid victory on Clubhouse, only for the European side to fight back and steal Skyscraper 8-6. But NiP refused to yield, grinding through a grueling overtime on Lair to seal the series and keep their championship aspirations alive.
Every map stretched into marathon territory with at least 12 rounds apiece, but the decider on Lair cranked the tension to maximum. BDS mounted a fierce comeback, snagging three straight defensive rounds to drag it to extra time yet the ninjas struck back with ice cold precision, proving why they’re perennial threats.
This triumph marks NiP’s first Top 8 appearance at a BLAST R6 Major since Copenhagen, where they fell in the quarters to Soniqs 0-2. It’s a statement run for the Brazilians, hungry to rewrite that narrative on the big stage.
G2 Esports
In a rollercoaster best of three clash, G2 Esports carved out their playoff berth at the BLAST R6 Major Munich with a gritty 2-1 upset over Weibo Gaming. The samurai struck first on Kafe Dostoyevsky, but Weibo roared back with a brutal 7-1 demolition on the second map. Undeterred, G2 sealed the decider on Lair 7-4—capped by a hilarious blunder from “Reeps96”, who accidentally blew himself up with his own C4 in a pivotal moment.
The series was a testament to G2’s resilience, flipping the script after that lopsided middle map to keep their Top 8 dreams intact. Up next for the Europeans: a high stakes Upper Bracket showdown against Team Secret tomorrow. A victory there would pit them against Team Falcons in the electric Munich arena, where the crowd’s energy could fuel another samurai surge.
Since: October 29, 2025
