With Pro League in full swing, we know ESL Challenger Melbourne probably slipped under your radar.

Worry not, because we’ve got you covered with our quick recap.

The Group Play phase saw Apeks, Aurora, Rebels, and MIBR secure their spots in the Playoffs over Party Astronauts, sunday school, Rooster, and KZG.

No surprises there.

In the first semi-final, Apeks struggled to get over their post-Major slump and got knocked out by MIBR. On the other side of the bracket, Aurora swiftly swept Rebels to reach the Grand Final.

Ultimately, the Brazilian squad triumphed over Aurora in two maps, claiming the $50,000 prize and the coveted ESL Pro League Season 20 berth.

It seems the next generation of Brazilian talent is coming along quite nicely.

MIBR’s 20-year-old rifler insani obliterated the opposition in Melbourne, boasting an impressive 1.51 rating performance across 9 maps.

Bright future ahead for BR CS.

Fun fact: A Brazilian team has lifted the trophy 2 out of the last 3 iterations of ESL Challenger Melbourne, with paiN winning in 2022 and MIBR in 2024.

Does this mean Brazil will win a Major if it ever takes place in Australia?

Absolutely, mark our words.