Falcons Sweep G2 3:0 in a Statement Win
Falcons shocked the CS2 world by demolishing G2 Esports in the grand final of PGL Bucharest 2025 with a crushing 3:0 scoreline. It was the team’s first-ever S-tier title – and they didn’t just win, they dismantled one of the most hyped rosters in the scene.
This match also carried a personal angle: NiKo, G2’s star player, faced off against former teammates and suffered one of his worst LAN finals in years, both in numbers and in impact.
The Match Breakdown
The grand final was expected to be a thriller – it turned into a one-sided affair.
| Map | Score | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Mirage | 13–5 | Falcons stormed A-site repeatedly, breaking G2’s CT setups |
| Ancient | 13–9 | Closer game, but Falcons’ utility usage gave them the edge |
| Inferno | 13–4 | Total dominance; Falcons won 9 of 10 T rounds |
Falcons won 7 of the first 9 pistol rounds across the tournament, capitalizing on early leads and never letting go.
NiKo Under Pressure
This loss stings for NiKo. Once seen as one of the best aimers in the world, he ended the series with:
- Rating: 0.88
- ADR: 61
- Opening duels: 3W – 11L
Throughout the match, he looked out of sync with the team, and the synergy that G2 had shown in the group stage was nowhere to be found.
Falcons’ Rise: Not a Fluke
While some saw Falcons as underdogs pre-event, their tournament run proves otherwise.
- Group stage: Clean wins over Complexity and BIG
- Semifinal: Took down FaZe in a 2–1 brawl
- Final: G2 swept in under 90 minutes of play
Key players:
- lauNX — 1.49 rating in the final, 64 frags
- Snax — IGLing masterclass, perfect mid-rounds
- mhL — 4 clutches in playoffs, including 1v2 vs FaZe
Record-Breaking Viewership
PGL Bucharest 2025 is now officially the most-watched non-Major CS2 event to date:
- 505,200 peak viewers (Esports Charts)
- 3.6 million total hours watched
- Top 3 languages: English, Russian, Portuguese
The final trended on Twitter and Reddit, with clips of Snax’s reactions going viral.
What This Means for the CS2 Landscape
- Falcons now enter the top-5 conversation for real — no longer underdogs.
- G2 may face internal pressure; post-match interviews suggest possible changes.
- NiKo’s legacy takes another hit — finals continue to be his kryptonite.
For bettors: form isn’t everything. Falcons adapted faster to the current meta, and G2’s star power couldn’t compensate for tactical inconsistency.
Upcoming Tournaments
| Event | Date | Falcons | G2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IEM Melbourne | April 21–27 | ✅ Attending | ✅ Attending |
| BLAST Rivals S1 | April 28 – May 4 | ✅ Attending | – |
| ESL Pro League S21 | May 2025 | ✅ Qualified | ✅ Qualified |
| PGL Astana | May 10–18 | ✅ Invited | ✅ Invited |
These events will be crucial to watch how both teams bounce back — or break down.
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Mary S Colbert is a Chief Content Editor at csgobettings.gg, specializing in CS2 with over 8 years of experience as an e-sports analyst. Her informative articles on the game have made her a go-to resource for fans and her expertise is widely respected within the industry.
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