2-time Cyber EL champ Luka Vujasinovic triumphs to reach Europe´s Top 8!

The Cyber Euroleague playoff spotlight was firmly on Monaco, under the expert control of Serbian 2K national team captain Luka Vujasinovic, a two-time Cyber Euroleague champion. In a high-stakes Top16 showdown, Monaco bested Barça, commanded by Lithuanian gamer Mantas Tamosauskas, in a dramatic 3–1 series sweep—but not before a fierce response from the Barca side. With this series win, Luka Vujasinovic reached the top 8 of Europe.

Game 1: Opening Shock 28–17, 27–23, 29–18, 23–20 – 107–78 for Monaco

Luka set the tone early. Monaco stormed out of the gates with a commanding 28–17 first quarter, combining aggressive drives and a hot shooting night. Barca tried to counter in Q2 with 27–23, but Luka’s squad opened up a comfortable 55–40 halftime lead. The third quarter was decisive—Monaco exploded for a 29–18 surge, pulling away with relentless scoring balanced by tenacious defense and smart ball movement. By the final buzzer, Monaco sealed a dominant 107–78 win, showcasing superior efficiency and bench depth that outpaced Barca’s efforts.

Game 2: Barca Responds – 25–22, 20–26, 24–21, 22–23 – 91–92 in Overtime

Mantas ignited Barça’s comeback in Game 2. Monaco took Q1 narrowly 25–22, but Barca flipped the momentum with a 26–20 second-quarter burst. The teams traded blows in Q3 (24–21) before Barca edged ahead 23–22 in Q4, trailing by just one. The final saw Barca lift their intensity, overtaking Monaco by a point to fight the game into overtime. In a nail-biting extra session, Luka’s clutch execution and disciplined offense edged out Barca, grabbing a critical 92–91 victory despite a ferocious Barca run.

Game 3: Luka Ducks Barca’s Resurgence – 26–24, 28–21, 27–23, 24–22 – 105–90 Monaco

Barça wasn’t backing down. They matched Monaco shot for shot in Q1 (26–24), but Luka responded emphatically in Q2 with a 28–21 edge. Monaco's engine never stopped firing—in Q3, they extended again 27–23, then closed Q4 strong 24–22, culminating in a 105–90 win. Luka's impeccable ball distribution and Monaco’s balanced attack thwarted Barca’s defensive pressure and kept the series momentum firmly in their court.

Game 4: Series Clincher for Luka Vujasinovic into top 8 – 24–21, 27–22, 28–19, 26–24 – 105–86 Monaco

With game and series on the line, Monaco took control early. They opened Q1 24–21, built more space in Q2 (27–22), and truly blew the game open in Q3, hammering home a 28–19 statement lead. Barca’s Q4 26–24 battle was too little too late. Monaco closed the series with a 105–86 win, capturing the Top16 berth with composure and championship pedigree.

Deep Performance Insights

Monaco’s team stats highlight a dominant inside game, with sustained paint presence and smart offensive rebounding. Their fast-break efficiency and balanced scoring across the roster contrasted Barca’s heavier reliance on Mantas’s isolation plays. Turnover control was pivotal—Monaco consistently forced Barca into mistakes, translating them into second-chance points. Over the series, Luka’s veteran leadership and tactical depth shone brightest, as Barca’s rising-star attempts fell short against seasoned professionalism.

What’s Next in the Cyber Euroleague?

Monaco’s Top16 conquest means a hard-earned spot in the Quarterfinals, where Luka aims to continue his championship journey. Barça, led by Mantas, may bow out, but they’ve etched themselves as formidable contenders. Luka will now awaiting reigning European champion, Ivan Trbuskovic in Quarterfinal best of 5 series—not only a big Serbian gamers´ derby but also rematch of last season´s final!