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VCT EMEA Kickoff 2025

The competition launched on January 15, 2025, with exciting matchups in the Upper Round 1 stage. A noteworthy battle that day was between Karmine Corp and Natus Vincere, ending in a 2:1 victory for Karmine Corp. They clinched the rounds with a reversal on Lotus, winning 13:6. Another critical encounter featured the map Bind ending 13:2 in favor of the victors.

January 16 continued the intensity with another Upper Round 1 clash. The contest on Fracture narrowly escaped one team's grasp, finishing at 13:10, accompanied by an overwhelming win of 13:3 on Abyss for their opponents. In a separate matchup on the same date, one side experienced a shutout, going 0:2 in their series, with the third map deemed unnecessary.

The following day, January 17, brought the Upper Quarterfinals into the spotlight. A pivotal series here ended 1:2, showcasing a resilient turnaround on Fracture with a score of 13:8, before narrowly losing a deciding match on Split, 10:13. Team Vitality made waves by overcoming Karmine Corp, concluding the tight series with an Abyss tiebreaker conquest of 17:15.

A week later, on January 22, the Upper Quarterfinals continued. FUT Esports ensured their dominance by securing a clean 2:0 sweep over Team Liquid. Their strategic prowess shone through in conclusive performances on Pearl and Fracture. The day also held a closely contested bout between Team Heretics and Gentle Mates, which Heretics claimed 2:1 after rallying from a map down.

Lower Round 1 began unfolding on January 23. This stage included a tense series that closed 1:2, highlighting an exceptional round of 14:12 on Bind. Further competition persists as Team Liquid prepares to face Apeks, and Gentle Mates gear up against KOI on January 24 with both matchups at an undecided state.

Looking ahead, the Upper Semifinals scheduled for January 29 feature FUT Esports clashing with Team Vitality, and BBL Esports pitted against Team Heretics. As the round progresses, all eyes are set on the strategies and plays that teams will bring to the table, continuing through to the decisive Upper Final on February 7.

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