MIBR and NRG Dominate VALORANT Paris

MIBR and NRG Dominate Into Next Round at VALORANT Champions Paris

The second day of the VALORANT Champions Paris Playoffs delivered high-stakes action, with MIBR and NRG pulling off commanding victories. Both squads swept their opponents 2-0, sending Team Heretics and GIANTX down to the lower bracket. Now, the two Americas representatives are set to clash against each other in what promises to be one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament.

MIBR’s Remarkable Boost in Form Coming into Champions, MIBR wasn’t expected to make much noise. The team only qualified through a tiebreaker in the Championship Points race, and many questioned whether they could hold their own on the biggest stage. But with Andrew “Verno” Maust stepping up as the in-game leader, MIBR has found new energy and confidence, boosting their overall performance at the right time.

Against Team Heretics, expectations were for a nail-biting series. Instead, MIBR came out firing, storming to a 5-1 lead on the opening map. By halftime, the scoreboard read 8-4 in their favor. Heretics rallied back with six of the next seven rounds to edge ahead 10-9, but MIBR adapted quickly, reaching match point. Even when Heretics forced overtime, the Americans held their nerve and closed it out 14-12.

On Sunset, MIBR looked even sharper. The squad limited Heretics to just three rounds in the first half and sealed the series with a 13-6 victory. The 2-0 win not only boosts their momentum but also raises their rank in the eyes of fans who now see them as serious contenders.

NRG Crushes GIANTX Without Breaking a Sweat If MIBR impressed, NRG outright dominated. Their series against GIANTX turned into one of the most lopsided affairs of the event so far. On Haven, NRG dismantled their opponents 13-1, with initiator Brock “brawk” Somerhalder delivering a near-flawless showing, posting an 18/1/8 KDA. Lotus started with GIANTX stealing the first two rounds, but NRG responded by boosting their pace and ruthlessly controlling the map.

NRG captured nine of the next ten rounds, leaving GIANTX with no breathing room. The map ended 13-6, giving the Americas squad a swift 2-0 sweep.

This kind of dominant run not only secures their place in the next round but also reinforces NRG’s reputation as one of the strongest North American rosters. Their ability to maintain pressure from start to finish is exactly the kind of performance that keeps boosting their global rank.

What’s Next: Lower Bracket Showdowns

While MIBR and NRG look ahead to their head-to-head matchup, the tournament’s lower bracket is heating up. The elimination matches will take place on September 27th, where teams will fight to keep their championship dreams alive.

G2 Esports will face DRX, while Team Heretics will battle GIANTX. With both Heretics and GIANTX coming off crushing defeats, they’ll need to regroup quickly if they want to avoid an early exit. One thing is certain: the lower bracket will claim at least one EMEA squad, reducing the region’s chances of climbing back into contention.

Fans Can Watch It All Live

The action doesn’t stop, and fans worldwide can tune in to catch every moment. The official VALORANT Champions Tour Twitch and YouTube channels will broadcast the games live, offering viewers a front-row seat to all the drama, clutch plays, and elimination battles.

With MIBR’s resurgence, NRG’s dominance, and the looming lower bracket clashes, Champions Paris is shaping up to be a tournament where every round carries weight. The performance from these Americas teams has shaken up expectations, and now the question is: which squad will keep gaining momentum all the way to the grand finals?

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