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jL jokes about his play in apEX's place at Masters Bucharest
Team Vitality stand-in jL joked on X about his own performance after a 2-0 win over 9z Team at PGL Masters Bucharest 2026, comparing himself to apEX.
Key facts
- WhenOct. 24-31
- WhereRomania
- Prize$1.25 million
Team Vitality’s temporary player jL commented on his own performance after the team’s first-round win over 9z Team at PGL Masters Bucharest 2026. In a post on X, he joked about the match and compared himself to Vitality captain apEX, Cybersport.ru reported.
jL wrote that nobody told him that by replacing apEX he would also shoot like him, and he added the match score, 2-0 against 9z.
Why jL is in the lineup
Vitality are playing the event with jL instead of apEX. According to Cybersport.ru, apEX became a father on Oct. 19 and chose to skip the tournament to spend time with his wife.
The match
Vitality beat 9z Team 2-0 in the first round, Cybersport.ru reported. The outlet’s match stats show Vitality winning on Mirage and Cache, both 13-10.
PGL Masters Bucharest 2026 runs from Oct. 24 to Oct. 31 in Romania. The prize pool is $1.25 million.
Why it matters
jL is playing PGL Masters Bucharest in place of apEX, who became a father on Oct. 19 and is skipping the event, according to Cybersport.ru. Vitality beat 9z Team 2-0 in the first round.