Team Vitality has been crowned Champions at the ESL Pro League Season 21 in Stockholm. Led by MVP Mathieu “ZywOo Herbaut the team delivered a stunning performance in the Grand Final, defeating MOUZ with a commanding 3-0 victory. The triumph capped off an extraordinary undefeated run, as Vitality tore through the Group Stage and Playoffs, winning nine consecutive matches while dropping just one map.
This victory adds to an impressive start to 2025 for Team Vitality, which previously secured the championship at Intel Extreme Masters Katowice earlier this year, showcasing exceptional skill and culminating in a 3-0 sweep over Team Spirit in the finals. Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut continued to shine, reinforcing his reputation as the world’s best CS2 player with a series of clutch performances throughout the tournament.
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Team Vitality continues its Unstoppable Run
The formidable lineup of Dan ‘apEX’ Madesclaire, Mathieu ‘ZywOo’ Herbaut, Robin ‘ropz’ Kool, Shahar ‘flameZ’ Shushan, and William ‘mezii’ Merriman delivered a series of stellar performances, overcoming top-tier competition on their path to victory. Their dominance was further highlighted by Mathieu “ZywOo Herbaut, who was crowned the tournament’s MVP for their outstanding individual contributions.
Throughout the Group Stage and Playoffs, Team Vitality delivered a flawless performance, winning nine consecutive matches and dropping just a single map – a testament to their dominance over the competition.
Their momentum carried into the Quarterfinals, where they faced off against powerhouse Team Liquid. In a commanding display, Vitality secured a 2-0 victory with back-to-back 13-9 wins on Anubis and Dust II. Newcomer Ropz was instrumental in the triumph, leading the scoreboard with 46 kills and a +21 kill-death differential.
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The Semifinals saw Vitality take on The MongolZ in a hard-fought series. They opened with a decisive 13-4 victory on Anubis, before narrowly falling 16-14 on Nuke. Undeterred, the team bounced back with a dominant 13-2 win on Inferno to seal the series. Shahar “flameZ” Shushan delivered a standout performance with a +26 kill-death differential, while Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut added to the team’s firepower with a +24 differential.
In the grand final against MOUZ, Vitality secured a decisive victory with a final score of 3-0, showcasing their strategic prowess and individual brilliance. Vitality took control early, with a 13-9 win on Dust II. This was followed by another dominating round on Nuke, with a 13-4 win. The Bees completed the sweep, winning the final map, Inferno, 13-5, and clinching the trophy with a dominating 3-0 win.
A TITLE THAT TAKES TEAM VITALITY ONE STEP CLOSER TO THE TOP
Team Vitality’s victory at ESL Pro League Season 21 marks a historic milestone in the club’s legacy, building on their triumph at IEM Katowice earlier this year. In addition to adding another prestigious trophy to their collection, the win brings them a step closer to claiming the Intel Grand Slam Season 5.
“This victory in the ESL Pro League Season 21 crowns an exceptional start to the year for our team. It’s an immense source of pride to see the hard work, determination and talent of this roster rewarded in such a wonderful way. A special mention must go to our own ZywOo, who has become even more of a legend by becoming the most successful player in the history of the game. His career has been nothing short of monstrous, and we’re incredibly proud of him.” adds Fabien “Neo” Devide, President and co-founder of Team Vitality. “Following our success at IEM Katowice, this victory confirms Team Vitality’s place as one of the undisputed leaders on the Counter-Strike 2 scene. It also leaves us with a strong chance of winning the Grand Slam and joining the very select club of teams to have won all the major international awards.”
Team Vitality’s recent victory at ESL Pro League Season 21, following their earlier triumph at IEM Katowice, has firmly established them as a dominant force in the Counter-Strike 2 scene for 2025. With momentum on their side, the team now sets its sights on the upcoming BLAST Open Spring later this month, followed by the highly anticipated Intel Extreme Masters Melbourne in April. Team Vitality will be determined to continue their winning streak and claim yet another prestigious championship title.
