Following the opening matches of the group stage at the South America League 2025 — Stage 1 for Rainbow Six Siege X, three tournament favorites have confidently affirmed their status. FURIA, FaZe Clan, and w7m easily defeated their opponents, starting the competition with decisive victories. Meanwhile, teams LOS, ENX, and Team Liquid struggled to put up a fight and began the tournament with a loss.

FaZe Clan 7:1 ENX

On the Bank map, FaZe Clan confidently defeated ENX in the opening group matches. From the start, FaZe took control of the game and dominated throughout the map, concluding the encounter with a commanding 7:1 score.

The MVP of the match was FaZe player Thiago “Handyy” Ferreira, who showcased impressive stats: 11 kills, 4 deaths, 1.38 KPR, and 62% KOST. He played a crucial role in aggression and holding positions, securing a confident victory for his team in the opening match.

Black Dragons 6:8 Ninjas in Pyjamas

On the Clubhouse map, Ninjas in Pyjamas made a comeback to defeat Black Dragons in the first group match. Initially, Black Dragons led 5:1, but NIP mirrored the number of rounds to force overtime, where they took one round per side and won the match 8:6.

The MVP of the match was Ninjas in Pyjamas player Gabriel “pino” Fernandes, who posted strong stats: 12 kills, 9 deaths, 0.86 KPR, and 86% KOST. He played a key role in aggression and holding positions, ensuring his team's comeback and subsequent victory in the match.

FURIA 7:1 LOS

On the Border map, FURIA easily dispatched LOS in the group’s opening match. From the first rounds, FURIA took the initiative and left their opponent with little chance, confidently securing a 7:1 victory.

The MVP of the meeting was FURIA player Felipe "nade" Ferreira, who finished the match with outstanding stats: 11 kills, only 1 death, a KPR of 1.38, and 88% KOST. His consistent play and effective trades formed the basis of the team's dominance throughout the map.

LOUD 8:6 9z

On the Bank map, LOUD secured a tense victory over 9z in the first round of the group stage. The teams had equal halves — 3:3 per side, leading to a 6:6 score in regular time. In overtime, LOUD demonstrated poise and confidence, taking one round each for attack and defense to clinch an 8:6 victory.

The MVP of the match was LOUD player Willian "Stk" Gonçalves, ending the match with stats: 15 kills, 9 deaths, 1.07 KPR, and 86% KOST, contributing significantly to the team's success. His reliable play and contributions in critical moments helped LOUD secure the win in a hard-fought battle.

Team Liquid 3:7 w7m

On the Border map, w7m esports confidently outplayed Team Liquid in the group stage's opening match. From the start, w7m took the initiative and maintained the lead throughout the match, leaving Liquid with no chance for a comeback. The match ended with a 7:3 score in favor of w7m.

The best player of the match was Gabriel "volpz" Fernandes, who displayed impressive numbers: 16 kills, only 5 deaths, a KPR of 1.45, and 90% KOST. His aggression, clutch reliability, and confident gameplay were decisive factors in the team's victory.

The South America League 2025 - Stage 1 runs from June 14 to July 26 online with a prize pool of €125,000. Follow the news, schedule, and tournament results via this link.