MOUZ have officially booked their place in the ESL Pro League Season 21 playoffs with a commanding 2-0 victory over Liquid, closing out the series with convincing wins on Ancient (13-8) and Nuke (13-4). The result reinforces their strong run through the group stage and ensures their presence in the tournament’s final phase.
Coming off their championship-winning performance at PGL Cluj-Napoca, the Ludvig “Brollan” Brolin-led squad faced few roadblocks on their way to the playoffs. While they stumbled against Vitality in a previous matchup, their dominant victories over FURIA, Falcons, and now Liquid have paved the way for a smooth qualification. Meanwhile, Liquid are left in the precarious 2-2 pool alongside GamerLegion and 3DMAX, with three more teams set to join them in a tense, must-win decider round.
Liquid opted to play Ancient against MOUZ, hoping to capitalize on their attacking strategies. Their early approach paid off with a solid 7-5 start on the T side, but once the sides switched, MOUZ seized control. Dorian “xertioN” Berman emerged as the driving force, delivering a monstrous 2.61-rated performance on offense to propel his team to a 13-8 victory.
On Nuke, Lotan “Spinx” Giladi wasted no time setting the tone, clutching a crucial 1v3 in the pistol round after punishing Liquid’s overly aggressive play. That key moment gave MOUZ the momentum they needed to dictate the pace, as they charged through the half with an 8-4 lead before closing out the series with ease at 13-4.
With their playoff spot secured, MOUZ can now shift their focus to preparing for tougher competition in the knockout rounds. Liquid, however, will need to regroup quickly as they face a high-stakes match in the 2-2 pool, where only one final chance remains to keep their tournament hopes alive.
