Team Spirit dominates Team Falcons with a 3-0 sweep in the Dota 2 Grand Finals at the Esports World Cup 2025, claiming $1 million and MVP honors for Collapse. Relive the highlights of their unstoppable run.
Team Spirit has claimed another landmark victory in their storied Dota 2 legacy, completing a clinical 3-0 sweep over Team Falcons in the Grand Finals of the 2025 Esports World Cup (EWC). With this dominant win, the Eastern European powerhouse took home $1,000,000 in prize money and firmly etched their name into EWC history.
Held in Riyadh, the final match was expected to be a showdown between two giants, but the hometown favorites Team Falcons were no match for Spirit’s precision and poise. This title marks Team Spirit’s first major international victory since April 2025, and they made it count by dropping only one game throughout the entire tournament, which came during the group stage. From then on, Spirit sailed through the playoffs with unshakable form.
Dominance from Start to Finish
Game 1 saw Team Falcons attempt an unconventional start, using Stanislav “Malr1ne” Potorak’s Primal Beast to proxy waves from both the bot and mid lanes. The strategy aimed to counter the poor Primal Beast vs. Queen of Pain lane matchup, but Team Spirit’s clean map control, superior farming, and flawless execution turned the tides early. They quickly secured Roshan, won crucial teamfights, and locked in their first win of the series.
In Game 2, Falcons seemed to gain momentum with strong drafts. Oliver “skiter” Lepko’s Sven and Ammar “ATF” Al-Assaf’s Doom gained solid early leads, putting Spirit momentarily on the back foot. However, Illya “Yatoro” Mulyarchuk’s Medusa proved to be the match-winner. With razor-sharp positioning and farm efficiency, Yatoro built a staggering 11k gold lead, dismantling the Falcons’ advances and sealing Game 2.
With Falcons visibly shaken, Game 3 was more of a formality. Team Spirit drafted an aggressive composition including Dawnbreaker, Monkey King, and Yatoro’s Shadow Fiend, closing the series in commanding fashion. The game left Falcons with no breathing room, completing the sweep and securing the trophy.
Sony MVP: Collapse
Although Yatoro’s carries were instrumental, it was Magomed “Collapse” Khalilov who stood out the most. His consistency throughout the tournament earned him the Sony MVP award. Collapse’s signature offlane dominance and game-changing plays; most notably two stolen Aegises in the semifinals against PVISION; cemented his status as the tournament’s brightest star.
“I won’t stop until no one can beat my record,” Collapse stated after receiving his MVP title, signaling his hunger to become the greatest Dota 2 player of all time.
Legacy in the Making
With their performance at EWC 25, Team Spirit continues to build on an already impressive legacy. Their gameplay throughout the tournament was defined by strategic clarity, mechanical skill, and mental resilience; qualities that have become synonymous with the team.
For fans eager to relive the excitement, the full tournament, including Team Spirit’s path to glory, can be watched on YouTube. One thing is clear: Team Spirit isn’t done making history yet.
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