The ESL Pro League Season 22 quarterfinal delivered a clash between two titans — FaZe Clan and Team Spirit. Both teams were among the main title favorites, but this time, FaZe left no room for doubt. The European roster crushed Spirit with a clean 2:0 (13:9 Nuke, 13:5 Mirage) victory, delivering one of their most convincing performances of the season.
Match Chronology
Nuke (13:9, FaZe’s pick)
FaZe immediately took control of the series. frozen and broky were unstoppable from the first rounds, leading their team to a dominant 10:5 first half. Spirit tried to recover after the side switch — donk and sh1ro won several clutch rounds — but it wasn’t enough. FaZe maintained their composure, closing the map 13:9 with solid execution and superior firepower.
Mirage (13:5, Spirit’s pick)
Spirit’s map choice backfired completely. FaZe dominated from start to finish — frozen (43–21, 1.68 rating) dismantled the defense, while Twistzz and broky played with confidence and precision. The first half ended 10:2, and by that point, Spirit had no answers. FaZe finished the map 13:5, sealing a flawless 2:0 victory and advancing to the semifinals.
Player Statistics
For Spirit, donk (28–33, 1.08 rating) was the only bright spot, but even his efforts couldn’t change the outcome. The rest of the team struggled to find impact, losing most of their duels and momentum early.
MVP of the Match
David “frozen” Čerňanský was the undisputed MVP of the series. His consistency and sharp aim gave FaZe complete control from start to finish. Frozen dominated the scoreboard, won nearly every key duel, and spearheaded FaZe’s aggression — especially on Mirage, where his entry kills broke Spirit’s defenses.
Team Performances
- FaZe Clan
FaZe played a near-perfect series, combining tactical discipline with incredible individual performances. Twistzz and broky supported the aggression with flawless mechanics, while karrigan called a smart, controlled game. Frozen was the driving force behind the victory, demonstrating leadership, confidence, and composure. This was FaZe at their best — calm, clinical, and lethal.
- Team Spirit
For Spirit, this series was a collapse. donk tried to carry the team on his back, but without help from sh1ro or chopper, their structure fell apart. tN1R looked lost under pressure, and their defense couldn’t handle FaZe’s tempo. Spirit’s inability to adapt resulted in a one-sided defeat that exposed deeper issues in coordination and mid-round decision-making.
Conclusion
FaZe advance to the semifinals of ESL Pro League Season 22, proving they’re back in peak form after several uneven tournaments. Their disciplined play and renewed confidence make them a serious contender for the title.
Spirit, on the other hand, exit the tournament in disappointment. After dominating much of 2024–2025, they now face a clear decline. The series against FaZe highlighted their struggles with adaptation and team synergy — issues they’ll need to fix before future events.
