Gentle Mates, gergin geçen 2:1'lik serinin ardından PGL Masters Bükreş 2025'ten NiP'i eledi

The Spanish sensation Gentle Mates eliminated Ninjas in Pyjamas from PGL Masters Bucharest 2025, winning the series 2:1 after a hard-fought battle. Despite a stellar performance from xKacpersky, who earned the MVP of the match, NiP ended the tournament without a single victory and finished 15–16th. Gentle Mates move on in the 1–2 bracket, keeping their playoff hopes alive.

Inferno (9:13 Gentle Mates)

In the first half of Inferno, Gentle Mates completely dominated the map. NiP couldn’t stop their attacks, as the Spanish side won most rounds and led 10:2. Switching to the T side, NiP tried to take control, but Gentle Mates held firm and closed out the map 13:9.

Train (13:9 NiP)

NiP struck back on their own map pick. Starting on the T side, they managed to end the first half 7:5 in their favor. Their defense was just as strong — despite Gentle Mates’ attempts to regain momentum on the attack, NiP held their ground and secured the win 13:9.

Ancient (10:13 Gentle Mates)

On the decisive map Ancient, Gentle Mates surprised not only their fans but also their opponents. Considered underdogs of the tournament, they managed to pull off a crucial victory. The game remained close at 10:10, with neither team willing to give up. Gentle Mates found the strength to close out the map 13:10, sealing the series win.

MVP of the Match

Despite the loss and elimination, xKacpersky stood out as the best player of the series. He gave everything for his team, finishing with an ADR of 84.8 and a rating of 1.19. However, his efforts weren’t enough to secure the win.

Gentle Mates earn a vital victory and continue their run in the 1–2 bracket, while NiP exit the tournament with a 0–3 record, placing 15–16th and taking home $6,250 for the team and the same amount for the organization. PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 runs from October 26 to November 1, featuring a $625,000 prize pool, with the winner claiming $200,000 for the team and $200,000 for the organization.