The kings are back and they are not here to play safe. FaZe Clan came roaring into IEM Cologne 2025, dismantling BIG in a clean 2-0 sweep and setting the tone for what could be a monster tournament run. This marks their first showing since the player break and their first game with broky back on the main roster. And what a comeback it was.
From the very first map, it was clear that FaZe had done their homework. BIG’s pick of Inferno gave them an early edge with a pistol round win, but that was where the momentum ended. Once FaZe got their hands on proper rifles, the script flipped. They took control, stacking rounds and making BIG’s attack look helpless. Even though BIG found a few openings, FaZe closed the half with a solid lead and kept up the pressure till the end. The map ended with FaZe in full command.
frozeN, who has been under fire from critics for months, finally showed what he’s capable of. Dropping 23 kills and being a constant thorn in BIG’s side, he reminded everyone why FaZe continues to believe in him after the Major. This wasn’t just a good game, it was a statement.
Map two on Ancient was FaZe’s pick, and they wasted no time showing why. After a successful force buy conversion, FaZe kept rolling. They won six rounds in a row before the half, leaving BIG scrambling. The scoreboard read 9-3 when sides switched, and even though BIG tried to mount a comeback, FaZe shut them down the moment things got close.
The real highlight of the match was broky. Back from the bench and facing heavy scrutiny for being picked over a possible s1mple signing, he silenced doubters with a stellar 1.32 rating. Every flick, every angle, every clutch—it felt like vintage broky. The Latvian laser was back and beaming.
Many fans questioned the move to reinstate broky over keeping s1mple, and while this is only one series, it looks like FaZe’s gamble may just pay off. With Karrigan at the helm and the roster looking sharper than ever, FaZe could be the team to fear at Cologne.
This was not just a win. It was a warning shot. FaZe is here, broky is back, and the IEM Cologne stage just got a lot more dangerous.
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