G2 secured a 2-1 victory over Gentle Mates in the upper bracket quarterfinal of IEM Rio 2026 on April 13, 2026.
The match saw the higher-ranked G2 Esports (world #9) overcome Gentle Mates (world #32) in a competitive series. G2 continued their strong form, having won five of their last five matches, while Gentle Mates had secured only one victory in their recent five outings.
This win allows G2 to advance further in the Intel Extreme Masters series, while Gentle Mates' tournament run concludes.