The draft for BLAST Bounty Stage 2 has concluded, setting up eight crucial matchups that will determine which teams advance to the LAN Finals in Malta.
Picking last in the draft, 100 Thieves selected Spirit as their opponent for the qualification round. Graham "messioso" Pitt commented on the broadcast that this matchup was exactly what they anticipated.
Liquid, riding high after their upset victory over Vitality, chose to face G2. Viktor "flashie" Tamás Bea shared insights into the team's mindset, saying they now have confidence in their abilities and just need to maintain consistency. He also revealed they expected MOUZ to be available alongside Spirit.
Erik "ztr" Gustafsson made a lighthearted comment about his personal mission to eliminate former teammates, joking that with ash and GamerLegion already crossed off his list, only PR remains.
David "n0rb3r7" Danielyan appeared on the broadcast to confirm HOTU's selection of Astralis, while acknowledging The MongolZ would have been their preferred choice if available.
Damien "wasiNk" Dufour announced 3DMAX's decision to face FUT, citing their positive track record with two previous victories and favorable map veto advantages against them.
Stage 1 produced numerous surprises, resulting in early eliminations for Falcons, Vitality, FURIA, and Aurora. The competition now moves into Stage 2, scheduled across Saturday and Sunday, with winners securing their tickets to the LAN finals.
