HEROIC Advances to Grand Final as 3DMAX Bows Out in Barcelona

The third day of the Stake Ranked Episode 3 tournament in Barcelona concluded with significant developments as K27 eliminated 3DMAX from the competition. This result leaves only three teams vying for the title.

Earlier in the day, Bryan "Maka" Canda and his team successfully dispatched Gentle Mates, while K27 easily overcame Phantom. This set the stage for a lower-bracket final where K27's Aleksey "xeedo" Mikulich showcased an impressive performance, achieving a 2.00 rating in a decisive series.

In the upper bracket, HEROIC faced off against Ninjas in Pyjamas, emerging victorious to secure their place in the grand final. The match was closely contested, with HEROIC edging out a narrow 13-11 win on their Inferno pick, despite a strong effort from Roman "n0te" Hamze, who recorded a 1.26 rating. HEROIC then continued their momentum with a 13-9 victory on Nuke, leading to a decisive showdown on Mirage.

On Mirage, HEROIC's formidable CT side proved too strong for their opponents, ultimately sealing their advancement to the grand final. With only three teams remaining in the tournament, anticipation builds for the upcoming matches.