The first day of the third stage of the BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025 kicked off with a major upset: Vitality, one of the tournament’s top favorites, suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Brazilian underdogs Legacy. The best-of-one match on Inferno ended with a stunning 13-3 scoreline in favor of the South American squad.
Legacy stuns: 13-3 vs Vitality
Vitality came into the match riding an incredible 30-match win streak over the past four months, which included championship titles at Intel Extreme Masters Melbourne 2025 and Intel Extreme Masters Dallas 2025. Their dominant form and synergy had many convinced that the Bees were top contenders for the trophy in Austin. But Legacy completely rewrote the script.
What makes this even more remarkable is that Legacy joined the tournament at the last minute, replacing Bestia, whose players failed to secure visas to the United States. In just a few days, Legacy assembled and flew to Austin — and in their first match of the Champions Stage, they delivered the second major upset of the tournament, following their unexpected 3-0 run through Stage 2.
The match on Inferno was one-sided: Legacy demonstrated precise preparation, strong map control, and impressive individual performances. Vitality, on the other hand, looked lost — unable to respond to their opponent’s aggressive playstyle.
Legacy end Vitality’s 30-match win streak in stunning 13-3 upset on Inferno. One of the biggest shocks of the year.
Vitality fall, Legacy rise
Despite the defeat, Vitality still have a chance to recover — with two more matches ahead in the Swiss format. As for Legacy, they’ve already proven they’re not to be underestimated. If they maintain this level of play, they could become a true blessing for the Brazilian scene — and a dark horse of this Major.
The BLAST.tv Austin Major is just heating up, but the storylines are already explosive. And if Day 1 brought such a shocking result — the best is likely yet to come.
