The PGL Cluj-Napoca 2025 CS2 tournament concluded with MOUZ claiming victory and a $400,000 prize from the $1.25 million prize pool. The event featured 16 teams competing first in Bucharest's group stage, followed by playoffs at the BT Arena in Cluj-Napoca.

Group Stage Highlights:

• FaZe Clan and The MongolZ dominated with 3-0 records
• Eternal Fire, Team Falcons, and paiN Gaming secured spots at 3-1
• MOUZ, Astralis, and SAW qualified with 3-2 records
• Notable eliminations: Virtus.pro, BIG, and MIBR

Playoff Results:

• Quarterfinals:
  • Astralis defeated The MongolZ (2-0)
  • FaZe swept SAW (2-0)
  • MOUZ overcame paiN Gaming (2-1)
  • Team Falcons eliminated Eternal Fire (2-1)

Grand Final - MOUZ vs Team Falcons (3-1):

• Dust2: MOUZ 13-6 Falcons
• Mirage: Falcons 13-4 MOUZ
• Nuke: MOUZ 13-11 Falcons
• Ancient: MOUZ 13-9 Falcons

Key Takeaways:

• MOUZ secured their first trophy in 9 months
• Nikola "NiKo" Kovač (Team Falcons) named MVP with 1.27 rating
• Notable absences: NAVI, G2, and Team Spirit
• The MongolZ emerged as the tournament's dark horse
• Tournament showcased emerging talents and competitive matches

This event marked a significant milestone in CS2 competitive history, establishing new standards for professional tournaments and revealing emerging powerhouses in the scene.

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