The IEM Dallas 2025 Grand Final ended in a dominant 3:0 victory for Team Vitality. In a best-of-five series, they gave MOUZ no breathing room, outplaying them on all three maps. This win was yet another confirmation that Vitality haven’t just returned to the top — they never really left. The standout of the series was Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut, who once again proved why he’s considered the best player in the world.
Dust2 — the battle for early control
The series kicked off on Dust2, Vitality’s pick. Both halves were tense and closely contested (7:5 and 6:6), but Vitality looked much calmer in the crucial moments. Their retakes were clinical, timings spot-on, and the players showed composure in every clutch situation. ZywOo put up 15 AWP kills, repeatedly shutting down long pushes. flameZ controlled short with precision, while mezzi and apEX stayed composed and locked down A-site in the toughest of rounds.
On the MOUZ side, Jimpphat had an outstanding game, providing consistent fragging and trying to push the team forward in the second half. But even his efforts couldn’t prevent the loss — 11:13, and the first map went to Vitality.
Mirage — where MOUZ cracked
Mirage, MOUZ’s map pick, was expected to be their response. But instead, it turned into their biggest collapse. Vitality stormed through the CT side, winning 10 rounds on defense and denying MOUZ any room to execute. Their rotations, adaptability, and raw aim gave them complete control of the tempo.
MOUZ managed just two rounds on their T side — far too little to be competitive. After the sides switched, they fought back with 7 rounds, but every lost player in post-plants and retakes came at a huge cost. Vitality punished every mistake. ZywOo once again stole the spotlight with 25 kills, 120 ADR, and a 1.80 rating. His control of connector and jungle turned the middle of the map into a Vitality fortress. Even on their home turf, MOUZ had no answer to his dominance.
Inferno — the closing act
On the final map, Inferno, Vitality started more measured but still secured 7 T rounds by mid-half, shifting between passive defaults and explosive executes. They maintained pressure across the map, forcing MOUZ to constantly adapt. MOUZ picked up a few rounds after the switch, but it was too little too late. Vitality closed the series 13:8, never really letting MOUZ threaten a comeback. Spinx was the top performer here, winning multiple key duels and dropping 18 kills, including several pivotal entries. xertioN stood out for MOUZ, but the team lacked cohesion in defense and struggled with positional synergy.
Best player of the final — ZywOo
Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut once again showed why he’s the best in the world. Against MOUZ, he was flawless: opening rounds, winning clutches, and controlling the pace across all three maps.
His stats:
- Kills–Deaths: 59–35
- Rating: 1.52
- ADR: 99.6
- KAST: 88.1%
ZywOo was the undisputed difference maker, dominating both with the AWP and in positional play.
Players Stats
MOUZ: Experience without execution
MOUZ are no rookies — their roster is filled with players who’ve competed at Majors and won international trophies. But in the IEM Dallas 2025 final, it was the lack of execution in high-pressure rounds that cost them. They failed to close out either Dust2 or Mirage, where comebacks were possible, and looked shaky during decisive moments. Jimpphat maintained a solid level across all maps, but without consistent output from torzsi and Brollan, MOUZ couldn’t mount a serious challenge to Vitality.
Community Reaction
The IEM Dallas 2025 final between Vitality and MOUZ sparked plenty of discussion on HLTV.org and Reddit. Fans praised the high level of play from both teams but emphasized how Vitality dominated from start to finish. The centerpiece of the conversation was, unsurprisingly, ZywOo, who showed up in top form when it mattered most.
“ZywOo does it again. The best when it matters most.” — kryptonCS (HLTV)
“3-0 is brutal. MOUZ just couldn’t clutch when it mattered.” — EnzoSlayer (Reddit)
“Vitality make it look easy. What a team.” — oldh4nd (HLTV)
These comments reflect the general sentiment: respect for Vitality’s power, sympathy for MOUZ, and admiration for ZywOo. Even critics of the French org admitted their playoff form and tactical depth were hard to match.
Team Vitality are the IEM Dallas 2025 champions. They stormed through the event with near perfection and left no doubt in the final. ZywOo rightfully earns the title of best player of the final, and the team reasserts its place at the top of CS2.
MOUZ finish as runners-up — a respectable result. Their journey was impressive, but to claim the next title, they’ll need to improve under pressure. The talent and drive are there — it’s just a matter of time before they return to fight for the throne.
