Spirit's dominant run through the BLAST Bounty 2026 Season 2 Finals in Malta has shaped trader views on grand final berths, with the Russian squad advancing past Liquid in the quarters and FaZe in the semis behind standout play from donk on maps like Dust2. MOUZ and Astralis remain the other semifinalists after narrow quarterfinal wins over 3DMAX and paiN, respectively, with their matchup determining the second finalist in a Bo3 format ahead of the Bo5 grand final. Recent form, map pool control, and roster stability favor the higher-seeded European sides in this single-elimination stage, though CS2's inherent variance and individual heroics keep outcomes competitive among these top teams.