Austin, TX – BLAST Major, Stage 3: In a jaw-dropping upset that has the entire CS2 scene buzzing, Brazilian underdogs Legacy dismantled the tournament favorites Team Vitality with a dominant 13:3 victory on de_inferno. This best-of-one Swiss round opener wasn’t just a win – it was a seismic shift in the Major’s landscape.
A Shattered Streak
Vitality entered this matchup riding an unreal 30-match win streak and carrying the momentum of seven consecutive title wins. They were the team to beat – or so we thought. Anchored by ZywOo’s usual brilliance and the tactical backbone of apEx, Vitality looked unstoppable. Bookies gave them 1.14 odds to win. That alone tells you how unexpected this was.
But Legacy? They didn’t flinch. If anything, they played like the team with the crown on their heads.
Vitality winstreak / Source: CS2 News
Legacy’s Meteoric Rise
Just two weeks ago, Legacy weren’t even in the picture – they subbed in for BESTIA due to visa complications. Fast-forward to today: they’re 3-0 in Stage 2, and now they’ve handed the world’s best team a humbling defeat.
The engine behind this upset? latto and dumau. Both players posted ratings north of 1.30, locking down high-pressure rounds and flipping bombsite control in Legacy’s favor – something Vitality typically thrives on.
From Rank 31 to Contender Status?
Before the Major, HLTV had Legacy at #31. Today? They’re the talk of the tournament. Vitality’s aura of invincibility is gone, and Legacy now sits on the brink of an unimaginable playoff run. Can they ride this momentum deeper into the bracket?
This wasn’t just a win – it was a message. The underdogs are barking loud in Austin, and they’ve bitten the biggest dog in the yard.