I think either one can win, but one think where SMB clearly surpassed FPX was their individual plays. I think it mainly came down to that. FPX players just couldn't win duels. But, the think is that G2 is far superior in that department compared to FPX.

G2 2-0 SMB
ACEND 2-1 Gambit

We don't know about G2 yet. Liquid wasn't consistent in Iceland.

Mechanically Bonkar isn't that good (in pro level), but his ability usage is usually really good and he is the brain of the team. But, kind of makes sense since he comes from Paladins.

I think the finalist will be 2 of these: Acend, G2, Gambit or Team Liquid.
But my prediction just to spice things up is: G2 vs TL

Acend didn't qualify because of single elims (Even Sentinels lost once against Andbox). G2 did roster changes because their old lineup wasn't working anymore and no one expected them to make it to Reykjavik anyway. They most likely paid good amount for Acend's Koldamenta, so Acend had to sign Zeek. Heretics had arguable the most dominant EU team, but they apparently had internal issues.

You are really underestimating Guild. They played well, but Gambit played better. Gambit were good in Masters 2 EMEA's and placed 3rd/4th. Everyone knows that they are scrim gods and their individuals are nuts. There is a reason why people have high expectations for them.

Tbh FPX doesn't deserve to go forward if they play like this.

That's sad... if Liquid keeps playing like this and they truly activated their lower bracket mode I wouldn't be surprised if they made it to top 4. But, the thing is that both Acend and Gambit should make it to Berlin as well. Maybe too early to say though, but the momentum is building...

Liquid plays so well under pressure

Just as predicted.

Its not an excuse. They literally went 2-10 against FF on their first map and still ended up winning that. Yesterday against SMB they sucked d on first map, but started dominating on 2nd map (yes it got closer at end, but they only needed 3 rounds and had momentum). 3rd map could have gone either way.

This re-schedule fucked them as I predicted. They always start slow and now doesn't have enough rounds to start rolling.

I wouldn't be surprised if they won 2-0 tbh. FPX has to win 3 rounds before SMB wins 6. That would already be an achievement for FPX based on their last 2 games. I'm really hoping for 3rd map though.

So unlucky for FPX though. They clearly need some time before their machine starts running like against FF (2-10 first half and still made a comeback) and yesterday against SMB. Now the opponents are on a match point and there's only few rounds to be played. I wouldn't be surprised if SMB just speedruns the 6 rounds today.

It was still 1v1. Either one could have won that.

Currently EMEA gets 4 slots total. I don't think giving NA 1 slot more is fair. Sentinels winning Reykjavik doesn't make the whole region better. EU and NA go hand in hand when it comes to rest of the teams.

How can you say that 1v1 wasn't close? That doesn't make any sense.

Its streamed on 2nd channel not main, because SEA games were played on main when EMEA started. A lot of people don't follow 2nd, 3rd and 4th valorantesports channels. For example NA 2nd games are usually streamed on Nerdstreet channels.

FPX looks so lost most of the time. Kind of how they looked against Team Liquid is Masters 2. Just sneaking around map and getting picked one by one.

2 EU slots would be pretty unfair if NA gets 3 IMO. Both should be 3.

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How do you determine "star player"? People who have bunch of viewers on Twitch? That shouldn't matter in pro games... NA has always been about individuals while EU about teams. Even in CSGO.

Who was ranking them high? I think it was pretty clear that they are like 5th best team in Europe after their performance in Challengers week 1 and 2. Acend, G2, Guild, FPX are all better on paper currently. TL share 5th spot with Giants and Fnatic. No hate towards them though.

I mean Sentinels in NA (at least prior to Iceland) and Sentinels in Iceland are 2 different things. They played so much better.

Yeah and TL won the second map. They played 2 maps and ended up 1-1

I think all T1 EU teams are full of EU players, outside of couple.

ScreaM, he is just too damn good. MVP Farmer.

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