Russian powerhouse Team Spirit goes almost unbeaten through tournament, crushing Team Falcons 3-0 in grand final to claim second major title of 2025
Team Spirit just delivered one of the most dominant performances in recent Dota 2 history! The Russian squad claimed the Dota 2 at the 2025 Esports World Cup championship with a commanding 3-0 grand final victory over underdogs Team Falcons, capping off an almost flawless tournament run that netted them $1,000,000 and solidified their status as the world’s best team.
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The Near-Perfect Championship Run
Team Spirit’s path to glory was nothing short of spectacular. After dropping just one game in their opening series against Xtreme Gaming (ending 1-1), they went completely unbeaten for the remainder of the tournament, not losing a single map in their final five matches.
Team Spirit’s EWC 2025 Dominance
| Achievement | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament Record | Near-perfect (lost only 1 game) |
| Grand Final | 3-0 victory vs Team Falcons |
| Prize Money | $1,000,000 first place |
| MVP Award | Magomed “Collapse” Khalilov (+$10,000) |
| Club Points | 1,000 Championship points |
| Major Victims | NAVI, Gaimin Gladiators, PARIVISION |
| 2025 Titles | Second major championship |
Crushing the Competition’s Elite
The victory becomes even more impressive considering the most competitive bracket in recent Dota history. Team Spirit dismantled some of the biggest names in professional Dota, including:
- Talon Esports
- NAVI
- PARIVISION
- Defending champions Gaimin Gladiators
With all top eight ranked teams making the playoff stage, this tournament represented the pinnacle of competitive Dota 2, making Team Spirit’s dominance even more remarkable.
“The Grand Final Was Not That Hard”
The confidence level was evident in post-match comments from Iaroslav “Miposhka” Naidenov: “There is not really much emotions as the Grand Final was not that hard. I enjoyed to play in this tournament, every player in my team is the best of the best.”
This wasn’t arrogance – it was a statement of fact from a team operating on another level entirely.
MVP Performance by Collapse
Magomed “Collapse” Khalilov earned tournament MVP honors with incredible performances throughout the two-week event, adding an extra $10,000 bonus and special MVP medal to Team Spirit’s championship haul.
Strategic Tournament Seeding Vindicated
Entering as the third seed from the EPT Leaderboard behind PARIVISION and BB Team, Team Spirit proved that rankings matter less than peak performance when it counts. They even outperformed their grand final opponents Team Falcons, who were seeded just one spot below them.
Building Toward Club Championship Glory
The 1,000 Club Championship points from this victory mark Team Spirit’s first major contribution to the overall Esports World Cup standings. With numerous events remaining, this championship positions them perfectly for an assault on the overall Club Championship title.
What This Means for Competitive Dota 2
Team Spirit’s second major title of 2025 and third top-two finish this year establishes them as the undisputed kings of competitive Dota. Their ability to perform under pressure against the world’s elite, combined with their tactical adaptability, makes them the team to beat heading into future tournaments.
For fans following competitive Dota 2 and Esports World Cup coverage, Team Spirit’s dominance represents the gold standard of professional gaming excellence.
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