The BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 Legends Stage has kicked off, bringing together top teams from around the globe. It started on May 13 and will last until May 16.
In this article, we’ll look at the results and highlights of the first day of the Legends Stage.
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Paris Major 2023 Legends Stage
On the first day of the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023 Legends Stage sixteen teams played two Best-of-1 matches each.
Eight top teams will proceed to the Champions Stage of BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023, where they will compete for the main prize.
Here are all the teams participating in the BLAST.tv Paris Major Legends Stage:
- NAVI
- GamerLegion
- 9INE
- Team Liquid
- FURIA Esports
- Monte
- Fnatic
- Ninjas in Pyjamas
- Heroic
- FaZe Clan
- Into The Breach
- Apeks
- Team Vitality
- G2 Esports
- Bad News Eagle
- ENCE
Now, let’s look at the matches that unfolded on the first day and how it all played out.
Round 1 Matches
Teams that finished Legends Stage Day 1 with a 1:0 score:
- NAVI
- Team Liquid
- Fnatic
- Monte
- Team Vitality
- ENCE
- Heroic
- Apeks
And here are the overall results:
Let’s move forward and see how the teams performed during round two.
Round 2 Matches
Based on the team’s results, they were divided into the upper and lower part of the bracket. The teams that emerged victorious in the Round 2 High Matches earned the chance to compete for the Champions Status and secure their spot in the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023: Champions Stage.
Conversely, the teams that found themselves in Round 2 Low Matches will face a battle for survival.
Below, you can see the outcomes of these matches.
Round 2 High Matches
Monte and Team Liquid were the first to reach the upper bracket (2:0 pool). The teams faced strong opponents, and the matches were intense, but they managed to secure the victories. Monte first defeated FURIA (16:7 on Ancient) and then had a hard-fought win over Fnatic (19:17 on Vertigo).
Team Liquid first faced 9INE (16:9 Overpass) and then played against NAVI on Inferno, beating them with a 16:8 score.
The situation was somewhat more accessible for Heroic and Vitality, as they were matched against weaker opponents and quickly secured a victory, advancing to the 2:0 pool.
Heroic, Liquid, Vitality, and Monte are just one win away from securing a spot in the Champions Stage.
Now, let’s see the teams that played with a 0:1 score.
Round 2 Low Matches
The winning teams from Round 2 Low Matches advanced to the middle bracket (1:1 pool). In the meantime, the teams that suffered losses entered the lower bracket (0:2 pool), where they will battle for survival.
9INE, G2, FURIA, and Faze ended the first day of the Legends Stage with two losses. As a result, these teams will be fighting to avoid elimination. So let’s look into the overall results of the first day of the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023: Legends Stage.
Results of Day 1 of the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023: Legends Stage.
Round 3 Matchups of Legends Stage First Day
Finally, we would like to add a few highlights for this day.
To Wrap Up!
The first day of the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023: Legends Stage has come to a close, leaving us with a mix of surprising outcomes. The Legends Stage began on a positive note for Heroic, Monte, Liquid, and Team Vitality. At the same time, four top teams are now on the brink of elimination. This unfortunate turn of events means we won’t see some of them at the Accor Arena.
The Legends Stage will last until May 16, so follow our blog to stay up-to-date with the thrilling and pivotal moments of the BLAST.tv Paris Major 2023.