In an explosive start to the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, FaZe Clan stunned many by taking down one of the tournament favourites – Team Vitality with a 13-7 score in their opening Swiss-round match. The victory marks a strong statement from FaZe, while putting early pressure on one of the tournament favourites.
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Frozen Leads FaZe to 13–7 Win Over Vitality
David “frozen” Čerňanský shone on the T-side, opening with a triple-kill pistol round and ending +11.1% in kill-death swing. His early momentum carried FaZe throughout.
On the defensive side, FaZe remained solid. Young star Jakub “jcobbb” Pietruszewski stood out with a stellar CT-side performance, helping to stop any of Vitality’s attempts to bounce back.
Vitality Struggle to Match FaZe’s Pace in CS2 Opener
Vitality were unable to find their footing this time around. Despite their star-studded lineup, the French squad struggled to contend with FaZe’s rhythm and coordination. Even clever plays such as apEX’s smoke-defuse attempt couldn’t shift the momentum.
With the map ending 13-7, the result sends a clear message: FaZe aren’t just here to participate – they’re here to contest trophy territory.
What FaZe’s Upset Means for StarLadder Budapest Major 2025
For FaZe, this win is a huge confidence boost ahead of an intensive Swiss stage. With the opening match in their bag, they’ve taken the first step toward advancing without early pressure.
For Vitality, the loss should be a wake-up call. Once seen as a favourite for a playoff stage, they must quickly adapt to avoid falling behind.
FaZe’s Statement Win Shakes Up the Budapest Major Swiss Stage
FaZe’s dominant start, powered by frozen’s heroics and cohesive team play, shakes up expectations at the Budapest Major. A matchup many expected to be tightly contested instead became a decisive statement for FaZe. As the event moves forward, FaZe carry momentum and swagger, while Vitality enters recovery mode far sooner than expected.
