CS2: M80 Almost Take Down FaZe With A Stand-in

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Currently, the M80 team is predominantly composed of German players, with the pairing of k1to and Elias “s1n” Stein, as well as Fritz “slaxz-” Dietrich. This interesting phase in the team’s development showcases a significant focus on German talent.

FaZe Overcome M80’s Resistance to Advance

In their Shanghai Major final clash, underdog team M80 delivered an impressive display that challenged the resolve of champions FaZe. This game was also significant as it marked FaZe’s first match following Robin “ropz” Kool’s departure, with Jonathan “EliGE” Jablonowski stepping in for his debut. Despite ultimately losing, M80 demonstrated remarkable tenacity, led by k1to’s exceptional play, making the series a closely contested battle rather than a one-sided affair.

The event began on the chosen map from the ’80s, but it didn’t start as they had planned. In spite of the significant importance at play, k1to faced difficulties initially, ending up with the lowest number of kills among his team members, just 10. On the other hand, Helvijs “broky” Saukants performed exceptionally well for FaZe, racking up 25 kills and spearheading his team to a 13-9 triumph.

.@broky hits these shots in his sleep #BLASTPremier @FaZeEsports

— BLAST Premier (@BLASTPremier) January 16, 2025

On Inferno, FaZe’s selection saw a shift in fortune as early conflicts within karrigan’s revamped team surfaced. EliGE and rain made some mistakes, creating an opportunity for M80 to seize the moment. Lake racked up 20 kills, which allowed M80 to expose FaZe’s weaknesses and win the map 13-7, forcing a decisive match on Dust 2.

In Dust 2, K1to stood out among the M80 team members, racking up an impressive 21 kills to keep their chances from fading away. He also showcased a spectacular ace clutch:

*K1to excelled as the star player of M80 during their match in Dust 2, contributing significantly with 21 kills to maintain their hopes for victory.*

*He even displayed an impressive display of skill by securing an ace clutch, which was nothing short of astonishing:*

.@K1TOCS WITH THE ACE AND THE CLUTCH! #BLASTPremier @M80gg

— BLAST Premier (@BLASTPremier) January 16, 2025

In crucial situations, it was FaZe’s top player, EliGE, who truly shone, accumulating an impressive 23 frags and leading his team to a 13-9 victory on the map. This win advanced FaZe to the last 16 round, but M80’s strong performance served as a warning to their upcoming opponents.

As the initial matches are about to wrap up, FaZe Clan and other qualifying teams eagerly anticipate the next stage, where they’ll discover who their Round of 16 opponents will be through the BLAST Bounty selection method. Meanwhile, M80 can find encouragement in their determined performance, especially considering their temporary player substitution, and look forward with hope for the future.

As a gamer, stepping into the hallowed grounds of FaZe Esports at this BLAST Premier event with the legendary Karrigan by my side has been an aspiration of mine for quite some time.

— BLAST Premier (@BLASTPremier) January 16, 2025

The series for FaZe showcased both the potential and hurdles of their revised squad. EliGE’s late-game feats demonstrate why he was recruited, yet the team’s initial errors on Inferno hint at ongoing tweaks they need to make while getting accustomed to playing without ropz.

With the ongoing BLAST Bounty tournament, spectators should brace themselves for even more intense competition. Yesterday’s encounter between FaZe and M80 suggests that these two teams will be worth keeping an eye on throughout 2025.

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2025-01-17 20:09