FNATIC eliminates DRX in VALORANT Champions 2025 Lower Bracket Final

Sofia Guimarães

Sofia Guimarães

DRX and FNATIC clash in a best-of-five series for the final spot in the VALORANT Champions 2025 Grand Final.

The final shot at VALORANT Champions 2025 is here for both DRX and FNATIC. The teams will be battling for their last chance to reach the Grand Finals of the year’s biggest event. In the first best-of-five (Bo5) of the tournament, these two powerhouse teams will clash at one of the most crucial moments of the competition.

Only one team can advance to the Grand Finals and compete for the golden trophy. Meanwhile, NRG awaits the outcome, ready to prepare for their next opponent. Which region will win this clash, Pacific or EMEA?

Where to watch the Champions 2025

As always, you can watch the VALORANT Champions 2025 tournament on Riot Games’ official YouTube and Twitch channels. The matches start at 4 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. CEST.

If you’re at work or away from home and can’t catch the broadcast, don’t worry! Stay with us because we’ll bring you live scores and match recaps in real time.

Match schedules

You can check all of the groups, match schedules, and more on the official esports.gg VALORANT Champions 2025 hub. The results will be updated daily. Stay tuned to catch the highlights and the best moments from the battle between DRX and FNC at Champions 2025.

DRX vs FNATIC: The last Champions 2025 Grand Finals spot

There’s no room for error at VALORANT Champions 2025. Only one team can advance to the Grand Finals to face NRG. DRX and FNATIC have clashed earlier in the tournament, with FNATIC taking the victory.

But the Korean squad is confident in their Lower Bracket run and believes they can turn the tables this time. FNATIC, who were defeated by NRG in the Upper Bracket, now face their final chance to reach the Grand Final.

Maps

Teams
Map 1: Sunset
Map 2: Corrode
Map 3
Map 4
Map 5
DRX vs FNC
DRX 13 - 8 FNC
DRX 3 - 13 FNC
DRX 11 - 13 FNC
DRX 4 - 13 FNC
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Agents

DRX pick
DRX player
FNC player
FNC pick
Cypher (G1)
free1ng
Alfajer
Vyse (G1)
Omen (G1)
MaKo
Boaster
Omen (G1)
Sova (G1)
BeYn
crashies
Fade (G1)
Waylay (G1)
HYUNMIN
kaajak
Neon (G1)
Yoru (G1)
Flashback
Chronicle
Breach (G1)

DRX vs FNC at Champions 2025: Match recaps

Be sure to check back here for all the match highlights as the action unfolds.

Map 1

The match between FNATIC and DRX for the final spot in the Champions 2025 promised to be thrilling. On the first map, DRX executed their mosquito composition flawlessly, which had brought them success in the tournament. Meanwhile, FNATIC was still warming up and trying to figure out how to defeat DRX, leading to a lackluster performance in the following match. HYUMIN and Flashback reminded everyone why they were one of the best duos for the mosquito competition.

DRX vs FNC in Sunset (Screenshot from vlr.gg)
DRX vs FNC in Sunset (Screenshot from vlr.gg)

Map 2

Corrode and DRX were like water and oil. They just don’t mix. The Pacific region and Corrode have never been a good match, and FNATIC proved it once again by annihilating the Korean squad. Crashies was starting to feel himself in this match, and Corrode was his training round.

FNATIC vs DRX in Corrode (Screenshot from vlr.gg)
FNATIC vs DRX in Corrode (Screenshot from vlr.gg)

Map 3

After a much-needed mental reset, DRX came back stronger on Haven, opening with an impressive five-round streak. But FNATIC quickly found their rhythm and turned the tide. In the second half, FNATIC’s attack was simply unstoppable, with kaajak and crashies leading the charge. Despite DRX narrowing the gap, their efforts ultimately fell short as FNATIC closed out the map in dominant fashion.

FNATIC vs DRX in Haven (Screenshot from vlr.gg)
FNATIC vs DRX in Haven (Screenshot from vlr.gg)

Map 4

DRX couldn’t hold it together on the fourth map. Bind quickly slipped out of their control after FNATIC strung together four straight rounds, and then six more. Once again, kaajak showcased why he’s among EMEA’s best duelists, dazzling with his trademark Yoru plays.

Chronicle also breathed life into his Viper, delivering one of the most impactful performances of the map. With little left to answer back, DRX fell short and were eliminated from the tournament. FNATIC now moves on to face NRG in the VALORANT Champions 2025 Grand Finals.

FNATIC vs DRX in Bind (Screenshot from vlr.gg)
FNATIC vs DRX in Bind (Screenshot from vlr.gg)

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