Leviatán triumphed over G2 Esports within the VCT Americas Stage 2 last, securing the highest seed for his or her area at Valorant Champions.
Whereas G2 Esports initially beat them earlier on within the event, sending them to the decrease bracket, Leviatán was in a position to regain and bounce again after they made it to the grand last.
Leviatán’s spectacular efficiency in the course of the second stage of the common season, throughout which they remained undefeated, earned them the primary spot for Americas at Champions.
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Alongside Leviatán, Sentinels, G2 Esports, and KRÜ Visa will signify the Americas area. Nevertheless, solely Leviatán emerged because the season’s champion, lifting the trophy on the finish of the 12 months.
The matchup went the gap, with the primary two maps of the sequence stretching into double extra time. Though G2 Esports gained the third map, Leviatán completed sturdy on Ascent, clinching a 3-1 win.
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“I wished to return into this 12 months and a minimum of win one trophy; now we’ve got the prospect to win two,” mentioned Corbin “C0M” Lee within the post-match interview. “I’ve one factor to say; individuals can speak about my stats all they need, however the one factor I do is win.”
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This would be the group’s second look at Champions, following their first in 2022. They practically certified for Champions in 2023 however fell brief within the Final Likelihood Qualifier, ending second after a 1-3 loss to KRÜ.
Leviatán’s Erick “aspas” Santos and C0M are each aiming for his or her second Champions title. Aspas gained his first trophy with LOUD in 2022, whereas C0M claimed his with Evil Geniuses in 2023. No different participant has gained two Champions titles up to now.
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With this victory, aspas turns into the primary participant to win two Americas trophies, having beforehand secured his first with LOUD in 2023.
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Valorant Champions will kick off on August 1 in Seoul, South Korea. The occasion shall be held on the COEX Artium and INSPIRE Area, with the highest 4 groups competing on the INSPIRE Area.
