Vitality - Cloud9

CS:GO - IEM Playoffs

C9 has arguably made one of the biggest and most impactful transfers in CSGO history, acquiring Electronic and Perfecto from Navi for a staggering $2 million. This move sent shockwaves through the CS community, and many are excited to see this roster potentially become one of the strongest in CS history. With such talented players, C9's team looks like a dream team.

However, just before the tournament, C9 faced a challenging situation as Axile encountered Visa problems, causing him to miss the group stage. Buster stepped in as a substitute, but it was tough for him as he had been on vacation and didn't have the chance to practice, making every game feel like a 4vs5 situation. Despite the difficulties, C9 managed to qualify for the playoffs.

The good news is that Axile has now resolved his Visa issues and is already in Cologne, which means we will see the full roster in action on Friday. With Axile, Shiro, Hobbit, Perfecto, and Electronic together, the enemy teams will have to face a truly terrifying lineup - a dream team indeed.

On the other hand, Vitality has also made a roster change, replacing Dupreeh with Flamez. However, it's hard to say if they've improved significantly with this change. Dupreeh was an excellent player with immense strength and experience, so it's puzzling what caused the shift. As of now, it's too early to make any definitive judgments, and we'll have to wait and see how both teams perform in the upcoming matches to gauge the impact of these roster changes.