G2 Eliminates Team Liquid Champions Shanghai Group Stage Curse [2026 Update]

As originally reported by VLR.gg, North American representative G2 Esports eliminated EMEA powerhouse Team Liquid from Champions Shanghai, advancing directly to the tournament's playoff bracket. The decisive match marked a pivotal turning point in the tournament hierarchy, officially recorded in detail through our tactical breakdown of how . The series opened intensely on Split, Team Liquid’s map selection, where early offensive dominance propelled by Kicks and kamo’s aggressive entry-fragging secured a 7-5 lead at the interval. However, G2 responded with unyielding tactical discipline during critical anti-eco situations, highlighted by BABYBAY’s thrifty round conversions and valyn’s measured mid-round calls. While Liquid demonstrated explosive opening duels across pistol rounds, their inability to consolidate post-plant scenarios against North American retakes proved fatal. This elimination cements Team Liquid's sixth consecutive early exit at an international Valorant Champions Tour event, forcing an abrupt conclusion to their campaign in Shanghai.