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LOUD defeated NRG 2-1 during the VCT Champions 2026 upper-bracket semi-final on Saturday 10 October. This victory propels LOUD into an upper-bracket final against Team Vitality, while NRG falls into the lower bracket.
The series featured three distinct maps. LOUD secured the first in 46 minutes, but NRG responded by winning the second map after 49 minutes. LOUD ultimately clinched the series by winning the final map in 36 minutes.
The outcome defied pre-match expectations reported by Esports News UK. NRG entered the contest ranked 12th with a 1,791 Elo rating, whereas LOUD held the 51st position with a 1,672 rating. This result marks LOUD's third consecutive win at the event.
LOUD is scheduled to face Team Vitality on Friday 16 October, marking a rematch of a group-stage encounter previously won by Vitality. Meanwhile, NRG must navigate the lower bracket, where they are set to face T1, to remain in contention before the tournament concludes on 18 October.
