The sold-out theater at Potsdamer Platz in Berlin shakes as the derby between the German teams G2 Esports and Rogue starts. With a 2-0 victory, Rogue secures a place in the semifinals in the quarterfinals.

"We are clearly the better team," Rogues Pascal "cryn" Alouane said in an interview with the German Press Agency. "We lose the rounds not because the opponents are better, but because we make mistakes ourselves." The key to success is therefore to "stop making these mistakes".

Throughout the season, Rogue has consistently performed well and is putting the dream of a first major title within reach. "Of course we win this," the Canadian player is confident, "that's why we're here, nothing else.»

Six Major: Fans rejoice Cryn: "Yeah, dude"

In the best-of-three series, G2 gave everything to prevent Rogue from winning. Despite the clear 0:2 defeat, the individual rounds were very close - G2 was able to save itself twice in extra time.

G2s Zitterpartie was the highlight of the Six Major for the German-speaking fans. The first event of the scene in Canada since 2017 thrilled the crowd - the fans exploded after each elimination and started chanting.

"You don't hear much in the rounds," Cryn says. "But after the rounds - you just see how everyone freaks out, you see the hype, you just think to yourself: yes, dude.»

G2 Esports: no summer fairy tale at the Berlin Major

With the departure of G2, the contract of coach Thomas "Shas" Lee also ends. Canadian player Kevin "Prano" Pranowitz also announced that he was leaving the team. "It's just a team I don't want to be a part of," the 24-year-old wrote on Twitter. To Rogue's captain, he replied, "Win this shit now.»

With the failure of the superteam, Rogue remains the only European team in the tournament. The weakness of the European League is repeatedly raised by analysts. "A lot of things in the EU are just friendship," Cryn criticises. "Players are brought in who are just friends in the team." And the solution? "People should give good players a real chance. We have a lot of potential in the EU, but it's just not being used," the Canadian said.