In the battle for a spot in the grand final of IEM Dallas 2025, two European rosters — Vitality and Falcons — faced off once again. This marked another head-to-head clash between the two teams within the last month, and once again, it was the “bees” who came out on top.
Vitality Win a Tense Series
The first map was Dust2, where Vitality looked confident and secured a 13:7 victory. After a relatively close first half (7:5 in favor of Vitality), Falcons couldn’t find their footing on defense and managed to win just two rounds.
On the second map, Train, Falcons unexpectedly struck back, defeating their opponent on their own map pick with a score of 13:6. A strong 3:0 start and consistent pace throughout the game were key to overcoming such a strong opponent.
The decider on Inferno delivered real drama. Neither team wanted to give up a spot in the grand final. Falcons came just one round short of forcing overtime, but it wasn’t enough — Vitality held on and closed the map 13:11.
Despite the loss, the best player of the match was NiKo, who delivered a top-tier performance. His stats:
- 51 kills
- ADR: 87
- Rating: 1.22
Must-See Highlights
NiKo showcases pure class with a brilliant ACE on Banana! One versus five — perfect timing, precision, and total control. Enjoy the moment when a true star shines at full strength.
TeSeS puts on a show for Falcons! Four crucial kills in a decisive round secure match point for the team. This is what a real clutch looks like!
ZywOo does it again! A solo hold on A site with four kills — yet another reminder of why he’s one of the best players in the world. Simply incredible!
29 Wins and a Final Ahead
This victory marked Vitality’s 29th consecutive win — Falcons couldn’t pull off an upset or stop their streak. In the grand final, the French side will face MOUZ, the only other undefeated team at the tournament. Today, MOUZ will have a chance to break Vitality’s dominance.
This match could also be historic for two Vitality players: apEX has the opportunity to match dupreeh in career titles, while mezii could claim his 10th trophy and join the elite club of esports players with 10+ titles.
Vitality vs MOUZ — The Main Event
Vitality continue to make history with their 29th straight victory, confidently marching toward yet another championship. Despite strong resistance from Falcons, the “bees” once again showed their composure and experience in clutch moments. Up next is a grand final clash against MOUZ — a team in peak form that has yet to lose a single map at the tournament. This matchup promises to be the highlight of IEM Dallas 2025, and for apEX and mezii, a chance to etch their names in esports history.
