MOUZ Eliminates Aurora Gaming From PGL Masters Bucharest 2026

MOUZ dominated Aurora Gaming 2:0 in the PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 quarterfinals in Counter-Strike 2. The match took place on October 29 in Bucharest. The European squad comfortably won Mirage (13:6) and Cache (13:2), allowing its opponent just eight rounds across the series. MOUZ advanced to the semifinals, where it will face FURIA Esports, while Aurora was eliminated from the tournament.

MOUZ vs. Aurora Gaming: Match Results, Mirage: MOUZ Takes the Initiative, Cache: Dominance on Aurora's Map Pick, MOUZ vs. Aurora: Player Statistics, What's Next for MOUZ?

MOUZ vs. Aurora Gaming: Match Results

Both teams entered the playoffs with identical 3:1 group-stage records.

Quarterfinal results:

• Mirage: MOUZ 13:6 Aurora.

• Cache: MOUZ 13:2 Aurora.

• Dust2: Not required.

• Final score: MOUZ 2:0 Aurora Gaming.

Mirage: MOUZ Takes the Initiative

The opening map was Mirage, selected by MOUZ.

The European squad finished the first half on the CT side with a 7:5 lead, maintaining a narrow advantage.

After switching sides, MOUZ increased the pressure and won six of the next seven rounds.

Mirage ended with a 13:6 victory for MOUZ, giving the team the lead in the series.

Cache: Dominance on Aurora's Map Pick

On the second map, the Turkish squad failed to capitalize on its own selection.

MOUZ delivered a strong defensive performance and finished the first half with a 10:2 lead.

After switching sides, Aurora failed to win a single round.

Cache ended 13:2, bringing the series to a close.

MOUZ vs. Aurora: Player Statistics

Top player statistics from the series, according to HLTV:

• Spinx: 36 kills, 15 deaths, 1.71 rating.

• PR: 30 kills, 15 deaths, 1.50 rating.

• xelex: 21 kills, 18 deaths, 1.28 rating.

• torzsi: 26 kills, 18 deaths, 1.25 rating.

• xertioN: 26 kills, 20 deaths, 1.24 rating.

Lotan "Spinx" Giladi was the standout player of the match, finishing the series with an average damage per round of 104.

For Aurora, Jimi "Jimpphat" Salo recorded the team's highest rating at 0.84.

What's Next for MOUZ?

On October 30, MOUZ will face FURIA Esports for a place in the grand final.

The Brazilian squad previously defeated BetBoom Team 2:0.

Aurora exited the tournament in 5th–8th place, earning $25,000 in player prize money and another $25,000 for the organization.

The PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 grand final will take place on October 31. The championship features a total prize pool of $1.25 million.