Navi Defeats G2 Esl Pro League Season 24 Tactical Breakdown [2026 Update]

As originally reported by HLTV.org, Natus Vincere inaugurated their ESL Pro League Season 24 campaign with a decisive sweep over bitter European rivals G2 Esports. The victory marks Aleksib and his squad's fourth series win of the competitive season, successfully neutralizing G2 while exacting revenge for their recent clash at BLAST Open Porto. Throughout the series, NAVI exhibited disciplined map control and calculated utility usage, shutting down G2's star-studded offensive setups before they could gain structural momentum. This clash comes during an explosive opening week of the tournament, echoing similar high-stakes group dynamics analyzed in our look at how the . With iM and w0nderful delivering pivotal multikills during crucial buy rounds, NAVI established an early lead in Group play. G2 struggled to find cohesive trading lines, repeatedly faltering against NAVI’s synchronized crossfires. This initial triumph places NAVI in prime position to advance directly into the playoff bracket while pushing G2 into high-pressure lower-bracket territory.