‘Unthinkable’: Cloud9 eliminated in shock VCT LCQ reverse sweep

In a shocking result, heavy favorites Cloud9 will not be present at Los Angeles’ VALORANT Champions tournament in September after going down to Leviatán 3-2 in the loser bracket. The LATAM team is the second in the history of franchised VALORANT to reverse sweep an opponent, coming from two matches down to book a final meeting with KRÜ Esports.

It’s a match C9 wasn’t even expected to play. Entering the VALORANT Champions Tour Americas Last Chance Qualifiers lower final, C9 already suffered an upset loss at the hands of KRÜ Esports. Out to prove the loss was a one-off, C9 began strong with a swift two-map lead. With their ticket to a rematch against KRÜ in sight and all but confirmed, the number two-seeded C9 began to crumble and face their demons once more.