Sunday, July 27, turned out to be a real holiday for the fans of IEM Cologne 2025 — the fifth game day turned into a marathon of emotions, from adrenaline to delight. Eight intense matches kept the spectators in suspense until the last shot. In Group A, the teams that will fight in the final of the upper bracket were determined, and in Group B — those who have already made it to the semifinals. Each meeting was like a mini-drama: strategies changed on the fly, nerves were on edge, and each round decided the fate. Meanwhile, the teams from the lower bracket do not give up — gritting their teeth, they continue to fight for the right to stay in the game, dreaming of a big comeback and reaching the playoffs. The tournament is heating up every day, and it seems that the most interesting is yet to come.
All results and highlights from day 5 of IEM Cologne 2025
Results of the fifth game day of IEM Cologne 2025:
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MOUZ — 2:0 Liquid;
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NAVI — 2:1 FaZe;
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Aurora — 2:0 NIP;
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Team Spirit— 2:0 HEROIC;
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Vitality — 2:0 G2;
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Falcons — 0:2 Mongolz;
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Astralis — 0:2 FURIA;
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GamerLegion — 3DMAX.
Passions are running high at IEM Cologne 2025: Teams Vitality and Mongolz confidently made it to the final of the upper bracket of Group A, demonstrating not just good, but truly phenomenal play, maintaining the pace from the very start of the tournament. Their precise coordination, aggressive style and smart tactical decisions have already become the hallmark of the current tournament.
Meanwhile, in the lower bracket of Group A, a real elimination battle continues: Falcons, FURIA, G2 and 3DMAX are desperately clinging to the chance to advance further. Every map here is worth its weight in gold, and even the slightest mistake can cost a place in the playoffs.
In Group B, the semi-finalists have already been determined: Team Spirit and MOUZ have advanced further, surprising with stability and confident play even in the most intense rounds. But in the lower bracket, viewers can expect a serious fight: Liquid, FaZe, NIP and HEROIC continue their fierce fight for survival.
IEM Cologne 2025 takes place from July 23 to August 3 in picturesque Cologne, Germany, in a LAN tournament format, which gives the matches a special energy: every round won under the thunderous applause of fans sounds louder than any online applause. This is not just esports – it is a world-class show.
The tournament includes 24 teams, and they all fight for a prize pool of 1 million dollars. The main stage is held in the Best of 3 format, and the final matches are in the Best of 5 format, which guarantees maximum intrigue and adrenaline for the viewers.
