Intense clashes and unexpected outcomes were witnessed in the opening of Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Professional League (MPL) Philippines Season 14 Playoffs. Two teams fought to keep their championship dreams alive, while two formidable contenders’ playoff journeys have officially ended.
Blacklist International (BLCK) continued to prove its strength, securing a clean 3-0 sweep victory over Omega Esports (OMG). The Barangay, who has consistently reached the playoffs since Season 6, fell short of the elusive championship title once again. Despite having a promising run in the Regular Season, the title continued to slip through their grasp.
Meanwhile, BLCK, having “broken the code” during the Regular Season, now faces even greater challenges in the playoffs. With the new roster of Codebreakers, their chemistry will be tested as they advance to face Falcons APBren (FCAP), the reigning world champions, in the upper bracket.
Match 2 saw AURORA (RORA) dominate defending champions Team Liquid PH (TLPH), eliminating them from the tournament. TLPH, who struggled with inconsistency throughout the regular season, entered the playoffs hoping to regain their former glory. However, their title defense came to an abrupt halt, raising doubts about whether they can still be considered true contenders in the ever-competitive MPL PH landscape.
RORA’s electrifying debut has turned heads, and their victory solidifies their status as rising stars. But the playoffs are where the real proving grounds begin, and the “All-Star” squad will now move on to face Fnatic Onic Philippines (FNOP) in the upper bracket.
The MPL PH Season 14 now move to a double elimination format with FACP facing BLCK today, October 17 at 3pm followed by FNOP vs RORA at 7pm.
