NRG Esports slo XLG Esports 2–0 på Masters Santiago 2026

The match between NRG Esports and XLG Esports ended with a 2–0 victory for the North American team in the Swiss Stage of VALORANT Masters Santiago 2026. NRG showed a more confident performance overall and closed the series in two maps.

Map scores:

• Haven — 13:2 NRG

• Abyss — 13:10 NRG

Haven

The first map was heavily one-sided in favor of NRG. The team took control early and quickly built a large lead.

NRG won most of the early rounds and maintained full control of the pace. XLG struggled to find openings and were unable to establish momentum on either side. The map ended with a convincing 13:2 scoreline for NRG, marking the most one-sided map of the series.

Abyss

On the second map, XLG looked more competitive and managed to win more rounds. The team stayed within reach for most of the game and showed a more stable performance compared to Haven.

However, NRG remained more consistent in key moments and continued to secure important rounds. This allowed them to maintain their lead and close the map 13:10, securing the series without needing a third map.

With this victory, NRG Esports move to a 1–0 record in the Swiss Stage and strengthen their position in the tournament. XLG Esports, meanwhile, fall to 0–1 and will need better results in their upcoming matches to remain in playoff contention.

The VALORANT Champions Tour 2026 Masters Santiago is a tournament organized by Riot Games. The event features 12 teams that qualified as the best representatives of their respective regions. The tournament is being held in Santiago, Chile, at Espacio Riesco. The total prize pool for the event is $1,000,000.