What to expect from Legacy v. Apeks

It seems like we have seen this movie, Apeks against a Brazilian team, but this one is new. To conclude the Apeks v. Brazil trilogy, the Europeans will face Legacy, who couldn't overcome GamerLegion yesterday. If we look at the results, this is the best matchup Legacy could have hoped for, as Brazilian squads are currently undefeated against Apeks. In contrast, there is a historic record of Asian squads knocking Brazilians out of tournaments, so, thankfully, no Lynn Vision nor The Mongolz.

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To Build a Legacy

Legacy were expected to be on their way back to Brazil by now, but thanks to an incredible upset win over FURIA, Marcelo "coldzera" David and co. bought themselves one extra life in Copenhagen. Unfortunately, they couldn't keep the momentum going as they faced Cloud9, who qualified 3-0 yesterday, and GamerLegion who are on the brink of qualification today. Today, they have the chance to become the third BR team to beat Apeks in the event and get closer to qualifying for the next stage.

coldzera's and NEKIZ's experience can be crucial today
The young core needs to be more active
Exploit Apeks passive AWPing style

Third time's a charm?

Apeks haven't looked like their old selves in Copenhagen, with a lot of cracks and inconsistencies. Everyone is underperforming except Ådne "sense" Fredriksen who has been the loudest member of the squad and has been vital to keep the team's spirits up. It's looking bleak for the Europeans, but a struggling Legacy, who have an average of just 3 round wins on the T-side, can be the bounceback they need.

Backs against the wall, can they do it?
nawwk is nowhere to be seen
STYKO and CacaNito need to step up
jkaem has been solid

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Previous Matchups

These two teams never faced each other.

Likely Vetoes

Apeks ban Nuke
Legacy ban Vertigo
Apeks pick Ancient
Legacy pick Overpass
Anubis will be the decider

PGL CS2 Major Copenhagen 2024 Opening Stage

Bo3

Legacy

2 - 0

Apeks

All maps

Legacy	K - D	+/-	ADR	KAST	Rating 2.0
Eduardo 'dumau' Wolkmer	32 - 24	+8	90.7	77.5%	1.40
Bruno 'latto' Rebelatto	33 - 18	+15	83.2	87.5%	1.35
Bruno 'b4rtiN' Câmara	32 - 25	+7	85.8	82.5%	1.32
Marcelo 'coldzera' David	32 - 24	+8	86.0	87.5%	1.29
Gabriel 'NEKIZ' Schenato	28 - 30	-2	67.1	67.5%	1.05

Apeks	K - D	+/-	ADR	KAST	Rating 2.0
Joakim 'jkaem' Myrbostad	32 - 34	-2	85.5	77.5%	1.13
Tim 'nawwk' Jonasson	29 - 29	+0	65.8	60.0%	0.85
Aleksandar 'CacaNito' Kjulukoski	22 - 31	-9	62.4	62.5%	0.78
Ådne 'sense' Fredriksen	18 - 32	-14	64.4	65.0%	0.74
Martin 'STYKO' Styk	20 - 31	-11	57.8	57.5%	0.70