The LVL Clash 2 Valorant Ignition Series event marks the final event in the tournament series for Europe. 16 of the region’s best teams battled it out for €15,000 and regional glory, with G2 Esports coming out on top.
European Valorant has been dominated by one force — G2 Esports. They’ve hardly been challenged, having only lost one best of three across all the previous Ignition Series events.
Many wondered if the balance of power shift just as the Ignition chapter ends. And the answer is no, as G2 comfortably (for the most part) overtook all opponents in LVL Clash 2. Following on from the successful first clash in beta, this event had more on the line and bigger bragging rights up for grabs.
LVL VALORANT CLASH 2 CHAMPIONS: @G2ESPORTS 🏆
THE G2 ERA IS CEMENTED
THE #IGNITIONSERIES BELONGS TO G2 pic.twitter.com/zFuykEu5nt
— LVL (@lvlglobal) August 29, 2020
With almost double the prize pool on offer — €15,000 — and plenty of bragging rights, this was arguably the most important event in European Valorant so far. While FPX proved a tough test and Bonk made an incredible run, G2 ultimately cemented themselves as the best team in Europe (at the very least). And they didn’t think it was surprising at all.
And people still doubted us to win this event? Lmao
— pyth (@pythofficial) August 29, 2020
Who played in LVL Clash 2?
16 of the best Valorant teams in Europe took battle in LVL Clash 2, split into four groups. 13 of the teams, including Liquid, G2 Esports, BIG, Ninjas in Pyjamas, FPX, Giants Gaming, and BBL Esports were invited.
- Read more: Valorant Ignition Series hub
Valorando — a German squad — were invited after taking home the beta tournament. Angry Titans and Wave Esports qualified through the Contenders Cup on August 23. But it was G2 who separated themselves from the pack, not losing a map, and deciding that they’re tired of Europe and want to beat TSM on LAN next.
Yo @TSM, @G2Patitek is coming for you. pic.twitter.com/RL8n4MLF7v
— LVL (@lvlglobal) August 29, 2020
LVL Clash 2: Final standings and placements
Group Stage Standings
Each match was played in a best-of-one format for the group stage, with the top two teams from each group advancing to Playoffs, with the first teams to secure two wins through to the Quarterfinals of the Playoffs. Below are the final standings from each group.
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Group A
Position | Team | Map count | Round count |
1 | Ninjas in Pyjamas | 2-0 | 27-23 |
2 | Rix.GG | 2-1 | 38-29 |
3 | Giants Gaming | 1-2 | 28-35 |
4 | Inferno | 0-2 | 20-26 |
Group B
Position | Team | Map count | Round count |
1 | Bonk | 2-0 | 26-13 |
2 | SKADE | 2-1 | 36-26 |
3 | Team Liquid | 1-2 | 31-36 |
4 | Prodigy | 0-2 | 8-26 |
Group C
Position | Team | Map count | Round count |
1 | G2 Esports | 2-0 | 26-16 |
2 | BIG | 2-1 | 37-31 |
3 | need more DM | 1-2 | 30-37 |
4 | VALORANDO | 0-2 | 17-26 |
Group D
Position | Team | Map count | Round count |
1 | FunPlus Phoenix | 2-0 | 26-5 |
2 | Angry Titans | 2-1 | 28-21 |
3 | BBL Esports | 1-2 | 19-28 |
4 | Wave Esports | 0-2 | 7-26 |
Final Playoff Scores
Each match was played in a best-of-three format. Eight teams made it from the Group Stage and locked horns in the single-elimination Playoff bracket. Below is the final schedule and results for each respective stage.
Friday, August 28
Round | Match | PT | ET | BST | CEST |
Quarterfinals | Ninjas in Pyjamas 2-0 BIG | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
Bonk 2-0 Angry Titans | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | |
G2 Esports 2-0 Rix.GG | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM | |
FunPlus Phoenix 2-0 SKADE | 11:30 AM | 2:30 PM | 7:30 PM | 8:30 PM |
Saturday, August 29
Round | Match | PT | ET | BST | CEST |
Semifinals | Ninjas in Pyjamas 1-2 Bonk | 7:15 AM | 10:15 AM | 3:15 PM | 4:15 PM |
G2 Esports 2-0 FunPlus Phoenix | 10:00 AM | 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
Grand Final | Bonk 0-2G2 Esports | 12:30 PM | 3:30 PM | 8:30 PM | 9:30 PM |
LVL Clash 2: Final placements
After two days of action, here’s how each team finished.
Placing | Team | Prize money (EUR) |
1st | G2 Esports | €7,500 |
2nd | Bonk | €3,500 |
3rd – 4th | Ninjas in Pyjamas | €1,500 |
Angry Titans | ||
5th – 8th | BIG | €250 |
Angry Titans | ||
Rix.GG | ||
SKADE | ||
9th – 12th | Giants Gaming | – |
Team Liquid | ||
need more DM | ||
BBL Esports | ||
13th – 16th | Inferno | – |
Prodigy | ||
VALORANDO | ||
Wave Esports |