ALPHA Team Secures Spot in BLAST R6 Major Montreal
ALPHA Team's Journey to the BLAST R6 Major Montreal
ALPHA Team qualified for the BLAST R6 Major Montreal after defeating Team Cruelty twice during the LATAM League 2024 Stage 2 playoffs. The South American lineup sent the Mexican-majority roster to the Lower Bracket grand final with an 8-6 victory on Consulate. After Team Cruelty bounced back with a 7-2 win on Kafe Dostoyevsky, ALPHA leveled the series with a 7-2 triumph on Clubhouse. Ultimately, ALPHA Team secured their qualification with an 8-6 victory on Chalet, marking a triumphant return to the Major a year after their performance in Atlanta.
Impact on LATAM and Future Implications
This victory is bittersweet for LATAM, as Team Cruelty was favored to secure the region's first seed. Having finished the group stage undefeated, their loss could jeopardize LATAM's chances for the Six Invitational 2025.
- ALPHA Team's victory: 8-6 over Team Cruelty
- Key matches: 8-6 on Consulate, 7-2 on Clubhouse, 8-6 on Chalet
- Team Cruelty's season record: 10-0-0-0
With ALPHA's win, LATAM now must aim for a Top 8 finish in Montreal to qualify for the Six Invitational 2025 through the Global Standings.
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