CS2: Astralis suffers crushing defeat at Budapest Major 2025; coach ruggah hints at uncertain future for players in an interview.

The outcome of a competition is unpredictable, and no one, including the players themselves, can foresee the result. After the competition, some will be happy and some will be sad. The second stage of the Budapest Major 2025 was a fierce battle, with Liquid and Astralis vying for a spot in the next round. In the end, the former won 2-0, and many netizens said that the plot twist was very similar to the PGL Antwerp Major 2022 three and a half years ago.

Astralis' device is in poor form, and this crushing defeat leaves his future uncertain. Whether he'll be demoted or given another chance depends on how the team handles it. The media's questions were sharp and pointed, relentlessly questioning the team's future. To maintain morale, the team is frustrated but cannot admit defeat. Coach Ruggah commented that Liquid was clearly several levels ahead in the match, with an impenetrable defense in both pistol and rifle rounds. He felt it was somewhat self-contradictory to choose Nuke, a map both teams excel on, but things just happened so strangely. Neither the players nor the coaches could pinpoint what went wrong. They insisted on Nuke because it was their best map during training, and with limited options, they naturally chose the one they felt most confident on.

Ruggah added that the players also face a tough time during preparation, with unforeseen circumstances and short- or long-term injuries posing potential risks. This is the reality; nobody wants to be eliminated here. The harshness of the Major is, in a way, a test of mental fortitude. As of now, the club itself has not released any statements regarding roster adjustments, and even the players are uncertain, which doesn't seem like a good sign.