Today marks the day of the long-anticipated rematch between the finalist VCT Masters Madrid Sentinels and Gen.G, in which Sentinels took the trophy home. Today, Gen.G is seeking revenge for their loss that day. Gen. G is looking flawless this season, with them placing second in Masters Madrid and winning Masters Shanghai. On the other hand, Sentinels are looking rough, struggling through stage two and barely making it to Valorant Champions 2024. This match was worth the wait for
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Map Pick and Agent Selection
Sentinels started the veto by banning Icebox and Bind and selecting Haven as their map. On the other hand, Gen.G chose Sunset and Lotus as their ban and selected Ascent as the map they wanted to play.
Regarding the agent’s composition, Gen.G decided on Haven to double smoke with Omen and Viper and fill the roaster with Jett, Skye, and Killjoy. At the same time, Sentinels chose a more classic composition with Cypher, Breach, Jett, Omen, and Sova.
On the second map, Ascent Gen.G chose to run with Jett, Sova, Killjoy, Kayo, and Omen, while Sentinels decided it would suit them better if they played with Jett, Omen, Cypher, Deadlock, and Sova.
Gen.G Claims Haven
Gen.G started Haven strong with them, winning the pistol round thanks to Meteor’s three-kill clutch and securing a bonus round afterward. In round three, Sentinels put their name on the board and continued to win three other rounds, making it 4-2 for Sentinels. Gen.G bounced back and managed to finish the half 7-5. The second half saw Gen.G maintain their momentum, limiting Sentinels to only three additional rounds, ultimately sealing the match with a final score of 13-8.
Gen.G Dominates Ascent, Secures Victory Over Sentinels
In an intense match on Ascent, Sentinels began their climb slowly, allowing Gen.G to secure the first four and fifth rounds. With Sentinels‘ A site appearing vulnerable, Gen.G capitalized on this weakness, extending their lead to 6-2 before Sentinels called a timeout. The timeout proved effective, as Sentinels rebounded by winning the next two rounds. This prompted Gen.G to take their own timeout, and they concluded the half with an 8-4 advantage. However, the second half’s Pistol round did not go as Gen.G had hoped, slipping away to Sentinels, who also claimed the bonus round. Despite a promising start, Sentinels’ joy quickly faded as Gen.G executed a masterful defense on Ascent, suffocating their opponents and preventing them from gaining momentum. The rounds passed swiftly, and Sentinels struggled to capitalize further. Ultimately, the match concluded with a score of 13-8 in favor of Gen.G, solidifying their status as the best team in the world on Ascent.
Despite this loss, Sentinels can make the playoffs by winning the following matches against the FPX Esports and Heretics match losers. On the other hand, Gen.G is one match away from the playoffs. They look solid and dominant and are ready to dominate this tournament.
