In a surprising upset at ESL Challenger League Season 52: Europe – Cup #1, Brute defeated GenOne with a clean 2-0 sweep. Brute secured victories on both Inferno (13-9) and Dust2 (13-9), proving their dominance throughout the series. Brute's ZEDKO delivered an exceptional performance, boasting a 1.46 rating and impressive 34-26 K-D. This victory marks a significant achievement for the lower-ranked Brute team.