Spirit and 9z meet for a direct LANXESS Arena playoff slot at IEM Cologne 2026 Stage 3 — a rematch of their Stage 2 meeting, now with both at 2-0 and one Bo3 from qualification.
BREAKING
9z defeat world No. 1 Vitality in a three-map Stage 3 series at IEM Cologne 2026 — coach BIT reflects on the South American side's recurring upset history against the French dynasty.
luchov's 2.83 Overpass rating and 2.00 series rating against PARIVISION put him directly into the Cologne Major MVP conversation — a deep look at the South American carry layer.
luchov reveals he switched back to his old Logitech Superlight 2 the day before the PARIVISION match — and posted a career-best 2.83 Overpass rating in 9z's IEM Cologne Stage 3 win.
Vitality captain apEX frames the IEM Cologne Major as a defining moment in CS's GOAT debate — saying another title would settle arguments about the greatest players and dynasties.
BREAKING
Argentine standout Luciano 'luchov' Herrera posts a 2.00 series rating to carry 9z past PARIVISION 2-0 at IEM Cologne Stage 3 — 44 kills, 107.9 ADR, 1.78 HLTV Rating 3.0.
donk and zont1x lead PGL Astana playoff fantasy ownership at 37% — but 9z's max and luchov are the breakout-value picks after the Swiss-stage 3-0 run.
9z delivered the biggest upset of PGL Astana 2026's opening day, sweeping PARIVISION 13-6 and 13-8 with luchov posting a 2.68 Inferno rating.
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