DRX vs LOUD – Valorant Champions 2023 Group Stage Live Streaming: When & Where To Watch In All Platforms
The Valorant Champions 2023 event has begun with a bang, bringing together 16 elite teams from around the world to compete in the most prestigious VCT event of the year. Teams hailing from the EMEA, Americas, Pacific, and China regions have converged to showcase their skills and battle for glory, guaranteeing fans a plethora of highlight moments and star players popping off.
Among the highly anticipated matchups is the epic clash between two powerhouse teams, DRX and LOUD, as they take the stage for the second matchup of the day. Both teams are determined to overcome their recent struggles and make a strong start to their journey at Valorant Champions 2023.
DRX vs LOUD: A Battle of Titans at Champions LA
DRX and LOUD have both experienced challenges in their journey to Champions LA. Once considered the top teams in their respective regions, they faced a rough patch during the Masters Tokyo, leading to an early exit from the tournament. However, their past achievements and dominant performances in their league seasons make them formidable contenders in this epic encounter.
In their previous encounter at LOCK//IN back in February, LOUD emerged victorious with a thrilling 3-2 victory. While they faced surprising losses to Evil Geniuses and EDward Gaming, LOUD remains a strong favourite to defend their Champions crown in Los Angeles, particularly as one of the technically considered “home teams” at this event. On the other hand, DRX’s home advantage isn’t as significant, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the match.
At the start of the season, DRX appeared untouchable in the Pacific League, maintaining an unbeaten streak until the final week of league play when they suffered a 2-0 loss to Team Secret. Since then, DRX’s performances have been inconsistent, leading to their elimination from Masters at the hands of Paper Rex and NRG.
Given the time out of the spotlight since their elimination from Masters, the fans eagerly anticipate the resurgence of the true DRX at the Valorant Champions 2023, especially as they compete in the formidable “Group of Death” in Los Angeles.
DRX Valorant Roster:
- Kim “stax” Gu-taek (IGL)
- Goo “Rb” Sang-min
- Kim “Zest” Ki-seok
- Yu “BuZz” Byung-chul
- Kim “MaKo” Myeong-gwan
- Jung “Foxy9” Jae-sung
LOUD Valorant Roster:
- Matias “Saadhak” Delpietro (IGL)
- Erick “Aspas” Santos
- Felipe “Less” de Loyola
- Arthur “tuyz” Andrade
- Cauan “Cauanzin” Pereira
A Gripping Showdown on Lotus:
The match commenced on the Lotus map, with both teams opting for mirrored double-controller compositions featuring Omen and Viper. LOUD took the first pistol round, with Less securing an impressive 3k, setting the tone for their dominance. Despite DRX’s best efforts, LOUD continued to assert their control over the map, resulting in an early thrifty round win for DRX, allowing them a platform to regain their footing.
DRX responded with a change in approach, taking the fight straight to their opponents, flustering LOUD players and seizing control of the map. The efforts of Stax and MaKo were instrumental in DRX’s resurgence, finishing the first half with a lead of 7-5.
The second half saw LOUD regaining momentum, securing pistol rounds and denying DRX’s bonus rounds. However, DRX showcased excellent utility usage on their defensive side, reaching double-digit points on the map. As the intensity heightened, both RB and Zest displayed heroic performances, pushing DRX to the map point.
LOUD’s resilience came to the fore, levelling the score and pushing the match into overtime, thrilling the audience with their gripping showdown on Lotus.
DRX vs LOUD Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch?
Valorant fans around the world can watch the enthralling DRX vs. LOUD Group Stage match at Valorant Champions 2023 through the official VCT Twitch and YouTube channels. Additionally, linking accounts with Riot Games unlocked cool rewards for viewers, enhancing the viewing experience.
The exciting matchup was scheduled for August 6, 2023, at 3:00 PM PDT / 12:00 AM CEST (next day) / 3:30 AM IST (next day).
Valorant Champions 2023 has set the stage for an exhilarating competition, bringing together top-tier teams from various regions to vie for the ultimate glory. The clash between DRX and LOUD promises a spectacle of skill, strategy, and resilience as these two titan teams aim to prove their mettle. Fans worldwide are in for a treat, witnessing the intense and captivating gameplay, as Valorant Champions 2023 continues to captivate the global gaming community.
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