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Paper Rex vs LOUD: Upset Alert or Playoff Powerhouse?
7 Oct
Summary
- Paper Rex secured two consecutive 2-1 series wins to reach the playoffs.
- The winner advances to upper bracket semifinals; loser drops to lower bracket.
- Paper Rex won both prior matchups against LOUD in Champions 2023 and Madrid.
The Valorant Champions 2026 Playoff Stage continues with an intense upper bracket quarterfinal on October 7, 2026, featuring Paper Rex against LOUD. This best-of-three series is pivotal, determining who advances to the upper bracket semifinals and who faces elimination in the lower bracket.
Paper Rex earned their spot through dramatic 2-1 victories over Team Liquid and G2 Esports. Their unique approach, often featuring 'something' on Yoru and synergistic plays with Jinggg, has proven effective despite unconventional strategies. This unpredictable style contrasts with LOUD's methodical aggression, supported by individual player brilliance, with lukxo identified as a key player to watch for his strong performance.
Historically, Paper Rex holds an edge, having defeated LOUD in both their previous encounters at Champions 2023 and VCT 2024 Masters Madrid. The series is scheduled to begin shortly after the T1 vs NRG match concludes, with broadcast details available on Twitch and YouTube.
