Monte delivered a significant upset, defeating the higher-ranked PARIVISION 2-1 in Round 4 of ESL Pro League Season 23 2026 on March 4, 2026.
This best-of-three series saw Monte overcome a team that was ranked #6 globally at the time, according to official CS2 statistics. The victory marks a crucial moment for Monte in the tournament's Stage 1.
The unexpected result significantly impacts the tournament bracket, as Monte advances, while PARIVISION faces an uphill battle or elimination, depending on the format.