Movistar Riders vs Liquid at CS:GO IEM Cologne 2022

Six of the best CS:GO teams that arrived in Germany for the IEM Cologne 2022 have qualified for the playoffs stage. Movistar Riders will take on Team Liquid in a quarter-finals match to fight for a spot in the tournament's semifinals.

Twenty-four teams entered the initial stages of the tournament, with the play-ins and the Group Stage deciding the final six teams. NAVI and FaZe secured a spot in the semifinals, whereas the four remaining teams will contest it in best-of-three matchups.

The winner of Movistar Riders vs. Liquid will be matched against FaZe Clan in the tournament's semifinals. All the playoff matches will be held live at the LANXESS Arena in Cologne as the teams fight for a grand prize pool of $1 million.

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Movistar Riders vs. Liquid: Who will meet FaZe Clan in the semifinals of CS:GO IEM Cologne 2022?

Predictions

Movistar Riders are the higher seed in this matchup due to their Group Stage performance. Earlier in the tournament, they defeated G2 Esports and Vitality to reach the Upper Finals of the Group Stage. They were cast as the group's #2 seed after losing to NAVI.

The in-form Team Liquid roster will take Movistar Riders head-on. After losing to Team Spirit in their opening match, Liquid went on a 3-match win streak against 00 NATION, Cloud9 and FURIA, thereby fixing their quarter-finals slot. Despite being the lower seed in this matchup, Liquid's recent form suggests they're ready to fight for the IEM Cologne 2022 title.

After acquiring YEKINDAR from Virtus.pro as a stand-in for the tournament, Team Liquid appears to be stable and robust in contention for the trophy. CS:GO fans will be excited to see Movistar Riders challenge Liquid for a chance to play against FaZe Clan in the IEM Cologne 2022 semifinals.

Head-to-head

Movistar Riders and Team Liquid have played against each other once in 2022. The best-of-three series came up in a Group Stage matchup of the ESL Pro League Season 15, where Movistar Riders came back from a 1-0 deficit to win the series.

Recent results

Movistar Riders have maintained a series of average performances in official CS:GO tournaments throughout 2022. After failing to make it to the PGL Major Antwerp 2022, Movistar Riders competed in ESL Pro League Season 15, claiming a 5ht-8th place finish. Their appearance at IEM Dallas and the recent Roobet Cup earned them a 13th-16th spot.

Team Liquid, on the other hand, has had better results in recent times while competing in fewer tournaments. Their performance at PGL Major Antwerp 2022 got them a 15th-16th place finish, whereas IEM Dallas 2022 witnessed the team claim a 7th-8th spot. Unlike Movistar Riders, Team Liquid did not compete in the Roobet Cup.

Potential lineups

Movistar Riders:

Alejandro "mopoz" Fernández-Quejo Cano
Alejandro "ALEX" Masanet
Raúl "DeathZz" Jordán Nieto
Alvaro "SunPayus" Garcia
David "dav1g" Granado Bermudo

Liquid:

Jonathan "EliGE" Jablonowski
Keith "NAF" Markovic
Joshua "oSee" Ohm
Nicholas "nitr0" Cannella
Mareks "YEKINDAR" Gaļinskis

When and where to watch

CS:GO fans can tune into ESL CS:GO's official accounts on YouTube and Twitch or the various official watch parties to watch the IEM Cologne 2022 live and catch their favorite CS:GO teams in action. Movistar Riders will take on Liquid on Friday, July 15 - 10.30 pm IST/ 10.00 am PDT/ 7.00 pm CEST.

About the author

Adarsh is an Esports and Gaming writer at Sportskeeda specializing in FPS games like Valorant, Counter-Strike, and Overwatch 2. After joining Sportskeeda in October 2021, he has authored over 750 stories that collectively have garnered 1.5 million views. By meticulously following reputable sources and enhancing his knowledge of the topics he covers, Adarsh eliminates any margin for error, ensuring his readers receive the most accurate information. As a Journalism graduate, these practices are skills he has honed through practical experience.

In addition to his role as a gaming journalist, Adarsh managed the Valorant, Counter-Strike 2 (CS2), and Overwatch 2 departments at Sportskeeda for nearly two years. He also serves as an Esports and Gaming Editor, boasting over a year of experience in this capacity. A significant milestone in his career involves attending various international Valorant events and conducting more than 150 interviews with some of the top talents in esports.

Adarsh's gaming journey began at the age of 3 when his parents introduced him to Roadrash. While he was too young to play independently, his parents assisted him in savoring every aspect of the game. Fast forward twenty years, Adarsh continues to exhibit a passion for video games, particularly competitive and tactical FPS titles. As a result of his fondness for football, he is a devoted fan of the EA Sports FIFA or FC series as well.

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