From losing 1-0 map leads to unbeatable favorites crumbling, here’s how the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 quarter-finals turned out at BT Arena in Romania.
1. The Heartbreaker: Natus Vincere vs. MOUZ
This one stings the most because the read was arguably correct for the first 60 minutes. We called for the NaVi upset, and they delivered early with a 1-0 map lead. The “iM factor” was real, and the arena was deafening. But MOUZ showed why they’re a top-tier contender, mounting a surgical comeback to win 2-1. NaVi’s trademark inconsistency—and a quiet series from w0nderful—allowed MOUZ to stabilize and shut the door on our value pick.
2. The Rookie Riot: FURIA vs. The MongolZ
We predicted a class difference—and we got one, just from the wrong side. The MongolZ didn’t just beat FURIA; they outclassed them on the decider. Rookie cobrazera delivered one of the most legendary arena debuts in recent memory with a 1.34 series rating, proving the “senzu void” narrative was a myth. FURIA’s star power was completely neutralized by relentless Mongolian aggression.
3. The Repeat: Team Falcons vs. PARIVISION
The revenge arc for Falcons never materialized. Even with kyousuke back, Falcons looked tactically lost against Jame’s rigid system once again. PARIVISION proved their BLAST title wasn’t a fluke, using tempo control and structure to grind the world’s most expensive roster into the dirt.
CS2 Betting Takeaway
If there’s one takeaway, it’s that the Arena buff was very real for underdogs in Cluj. We’re dusting ourselves off and recalibrating for the semi-finals. Momentum is a fickle beast—and it’s time we take it back.
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