The French squad cruised through their matchup against M80, securing a convincing 2-0 series win to guarantee their place in the next stage of ESL Pro League Season 21. With a solid showing on Anubis (13-7) and a dominant performance on Train (13-5), 3DMAX left no doubt about their form heading into the next phase.
Alexandre “bodyy” Pianaro led the charge with an exceptional T-side performance on Anubis, setting the tone for an easy victory. His impact was equally crucial on Train, where M80 struggled to respond to 3DMAX’s pressure.
Despite the tough loss, M80’s tournament run isn’t over yet. They still have one final opportunity to qualify through the 2-2 bracket, where they will fight for survival in the competition.
bodyy Continues to Shine for 3DMAX
When 3DMAX brought in bodyy, there was skepticism about the move, with many seeing it as a sideways roster change rather than an upgrade. His LAN debut at PGL Cluj-Napoca was underwhelming, and after an early loss to TYLOO, expectations for the team in Stockholm weren’t particularly high.
However, the French squad has turned things around and made their way through the group with ease, proving their potential in this event. bodyy has been instrumental in their success, standing out as their top-performing player so far with an impressive 1.27 rating across eight maps. Whether he can push 3DMAX to even greater heights remains to be seen, but his impact in the tournament is already evident.
M80 Falls Apart on Train
For M80, the most concerning part of this loss was their collapse on Train. Initially, the team matched the energy of their opponents, engaging in back-and-forth banter, but as the series progressed, their confidence faded. The intensity of 3DMAX, who weren’t shy about celebrating every round win, seemed to get under their skin.
Michael “Swisher” Schmid had a particularly rough outing, managing just nine kills across two maps for a disappointing 0.41 rating. Mason “Lake” Sanderson, who is typically one of M80’s strongest players, also struggled to make an impact in this matchup.
With their EPL hopes now hanging by a thread, M80 will need to regroup and step up individually to avoid an early exit from the tournament.
