The esports division of FC Barcelona, known for its active involvement in competitive gaming, has made significant changes to its Valorant roster just three days before one of the most important tournaments of the season - VALORANT Champions Tour 2024: Ascension EMEA.
The Most Important Tournament of the Season
Thanks to consistent and successful performances in the Challengers league, Barça eSports has earned a well-deserved spot in the group stage of VALORANT Champions Tour 2024: Ascension EMEA. Here, the team will compete with nine other teams for a place in the VCT league next year.
Team Results in 2024
| Date | Place | Tournament | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-06 | 1st | VALORANT Challengers 2024 Spain: Rising Split 2 | $5,179.95 |
| 2024-04-01 | 6th | VALORANT Challengers 2024 Spain: Rising Split 1 | $1,194.66 |
Roster Changes at Barça eSports
The team's management decided to bench Victor "KPZET" Steensgaard, replacing him with Adam "Jesse" Čtvrtníček. KPZET expressed his disappointment with the situation, especially considering the months he dedicated to preparation.
I will be sitting on the bench during Ascension. No words can describe this feeling after many long months of competition. There’s been some internal issues within the club and team that has lead to this happening. Best of luck to the boys in ascensionVictor "KPZET" Steensgaard
Updated Barça eSports Valorant Roster
VALORANT Champions Tour 2024: Ascension EMEA kicks off on August 31st. Barça eSports' first match will take place on September 1st, where we will see how the updated roster handles the challenge of securing a spot in the VCT league.
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