The PGL Bucharest 2025, a top-tier CS2 tournament, ended with Falcons taking home the championship title after a 3-0 victory over G2 Esports. This win was particularly significant for Falcons as they made history by reaching their first-ever Tier S final in CS2.
The final match was a dominating performance by Falcons, who won the first map, Mirage, 13-5. They continued their strong play on the second map, securing a 13-7 victory. The third map sealed their championship win with a 13-8 score, making it a clean sweep.
M0NESY’s Transfer Confirmed
Rumors circulating before the final match were confirmed after the game. G2’s CEO, Stilgar, announced on social media that Ilya “m0NESY” Osipov would be joining Falcons. m0NESY’s contract with G2 was set to expire at the end of December, giving him the freedom to negotiate with any team. G2 decided to make the transfer to maximize their gain.
Stilgar’s statement on X read, “Rumors are true. We have decided to accept the trade of our young goat of CS… Ilya’s contract ends in December of this year, and we decided to make the most of it.” This move marked the end of m0NESY’s journey with G2.
m0NESY Reflects on His Time with G2
After the tournament, m0NESY shared his thoughts on leaving G2. He expressed gratitude to the team and its supporters, saying, “Sorry, that’s it. Thank you to everyone who supported G2 and me all this time. This was a chapter that made me stronger.” He also acknowledged the team as his “second family.”
Sorry, that’s it. Thank you to everyone who supported G2 and me all this time. This was a chapter that made me stronger. People who will stay in my memory forever. A team that was my home, my second family. Thank you for everything. ❤️
The story ends here. The story inside — never.
— IlyaO (@G2m0NESY) April 13, 2025
Falcons Celebrate Their Historic Win
Falcons’ victory earned them $200,000, approximately $1.116 million. The team’s win was met with celebration on social media, with them posting, “WE ARE YOUR PGL BUCHAREST CHAMPIONS 🏆🇷🇴.”
WE ARE YOUR PGL BUCHAREST CHAMPIONS 🏆🇷🇴
— فـالـكونـز يـكتـب الـتاريـخ!! 🥇
أبـطـال بـطولـة PGL بوخارسـت
العالميـة للـعبة كـاونتر سترايـك 2 🦅#FalconsAreHere #PGLBucharest pic.twitter.com/IRmZI9UbZ8— Falcons Esports (@FalconsEsport) April 13, 2025
Interestingly, Abdulkhalik “degster” Gasanov, the current AWPer of Falcons, was awarded the MVP title for the tournament. He will be replaced by m0NESY following this achievement.