Team Vitality have once again confirmed their status as a dominant force in modern CS2, defeating Team Falcons in the grand final of BLAST Rivals Spring 2025 with a 3–2 scoreline. This win marked their 25th consecutive LAN victory, setting a new record in professional Counter-Strike.
Inferno falls: the end of a 16-match map streak
Despite the overall triumph, Vitality suffered a loss on Inferno, ending their 16-match winning streak on the map — a run that had lasted since November 2024. Falcons became the first team to break that streak, handing Vitality their first Inferno loss in over six months during the grand final.
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ZywOo — the face of the Vitality era
Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut once again proved why he’s considered a CS2 genius. In the final against Falcons, he finished as the top-rated player, highlighting his crucial contribution to the team’s success.
ZywOo: “We don’t think about the streak. We just play our CS and try to get better every day.”
He was backed by Spinx, flameZ, mezii, and the veteran apEX, while ropz continues to integrate seamlessly into the lineup, displaying maturity and disciplined play.
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Tactical supremacy
Vitality didn’t just win — they outplayed Falcons on a strategic level. Their coaching and analytics team prepared exceptionally well, anticipating Falcons’ key decisions across all five maps. Even after losing Inferno, Vitality remained composed, adapted quickly, and reclaimed control of the series, winning the remaining maps to secure the title.
The aftermath of victory
- 25 LAN wins in a row — a new era-defining record
- $125,000 in prize money
- Psychological edge heading into future events like IEM Dallas
- Proof of their continued dominance in professional CS2
Vitality aren’t just winning — they are defining the standards of the CS2 era. Their resilience in critical moments, ability to adapt on the fly, and unshakeable team cohesion make them a unique powerhouse on the global stage.
The loss on Inferno only highlights that even when the machine stutters, it returns even stronger. And while Falcons may have broken the spell on a single map, Vitality’s control over the series was never truly in doubt.
