The BLAST Open London 2025 Grand Final turned into a true celebration of Counter-Strike. Two top favorites, G2 Esports and Vitality, clashed for the title, delivering a five-map epic. In the decisive moments, it was G2 who proved stronger, securing a 3–2 victory. For the “Samurai,” this trophy was their first since a major roster rebuild, while for Vitality it was a painful reminder that even the best player in the world cannot always win a title alone.
Road to the Final
G2 Esports
- 2–0 vs FaZe (Quarter-final)
- 2–0 vs FURIA (Semi-final)
- 3–2 vs Vitality (Final)
After losing two superstars — NiKo and m0NESY — many doubted G2. But their flawless playoff run proved the new roster has both grit and championship potential.
Vitality
- 2–0 vs MOUZ (Semi-final)
- 2–3 vs G2 (Final)
The “Bees” advanced confidently but leaned too heavily on ZywOo in the grand final. His efforts were enough to reach the last stage, but not to win it.
Match Chronology
- Dust2 (13–3, Vitality’s pick)
The final started with a surprise: Vitality picked Dust2, but G2 immediately seized control. HeavyGod and MATYS shut down every push, while SunPayus delivered spectacular AWP saves. Vitality looked lost, and ZywOo had no space to shine. Result — a crushing 13–3 for G2.
- Mirage (13–6, G2’s pick)
On their map pick, G2 had the chance to extend their lead, but Vitality answered back with aggression. FlameZ dominated mid, while apEX punished G2 in clutch situations. ZywOo carried the attack again, enough to level the series.
- Overpass (13–6, Vitality’s pick)
Vitality surged ahead on the third map. With disciplined play, ropz delivered impact frags, ZywOo spearheaded every attack, and mezii anchored defense. G2 had no answers and lost 6–13.
- Inferno (16–12, G2’s pick)
Just as Vitality seemed to hold the mental edge, G2 showed their championship spirit. HuNter- pulled off clutch 1v2s, SunPayus was flawless in AWP duels, and HeavyGod delivered in the toughest rounds. After a tight battle, G2 closed the map 16–12 in overtime.
- Train (13–10, decider)
The final map was a nail-biter. G2 gained the early lead, but Vitality caught up. Key rounds from malbsMd, who created space, and MATYS, who anchored defense, proved decisive. ZywOo tried to carry solo, but HeavyGod sealed the deal in the closing rounds — 13–10 and 3–2 in the series.
Player Stats
Player of the Match
Although G2 lifted the trophy, the standout player of the final was Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut. His numbers tell the story:
- K-D: 87–67 (+20)
- ADR: 84.6
- Rating 3.0: 1.35
ZywOo once again proved why he is considered one of the game’s greatest, keeping Vitality competitive in the toughest moments. His clutch stability, opening kills, and mental resilience were unmatched — but even he couldn’t stop G2 this time.
Team Performances
The Europeans operated like a well-oiled machine. MATYS (77–67, rating 1.21) was the revelation of the final, playing with maturity beyond his years. HeavyGod (69–61, rating 1.19) once again proved to be the driving force. MalbsMd (70–76, rating 1.08) added aggression and consistency, while huNter- (62–70, rating 0.91) and SunPayus (60–65, rating 0.91) did crucial team-oriented work, closing key rounds.
Vitality leaned heavily on ZywOo, but it wasn’t enough. FlameZ (71–74, rating 1.09) gave strong support, ropz (67–65, rating 0.97) added impact in critical rounds, while mezii (62–70, rating 0.98) and apEX (51–62, rating 0.83) struggled to hold up under the pressure of the final.
Community Reaction
The BLAST Open London 2025 final sparked a wave of emotions across the Counter-Strike scene. Vitality’s defeat shocked many. Analysts and journalists immediately pointed out:
“Vitality’s era is officially over,” highlighting that this was the French-British squad’s first Bo5 loss in 2025.
Until then, they had a flawless record of seven straight Bo5 finals won — against NAVI, Spirit, three times versus MOUZ, and twice versus Falcons. A year-long unbeaten streak in decisive series came to an end in London.
On the other side, G2’s fans celebrated a massive breakthrough:
- “YUUURRRRAAA! G2! ” — the fan base erupted in match chats.
- “Who could’ve thought that after losing NiKo and m0NESY, G2 would lift another trophy?”
- “Respect! A worthy win!” — even neutral viewers praised their composure.
- “A year ago this roster looked experimental, now they’re champions.”
- “SAW is the real MVP!” — joked others, stressing how well-coordinated G2 played as a unit.
The final was not just a sporting clash but a cultural moment: Vitality’s streak ended, G2 were reborn, and the community buzzed with memes, debates, and celebrations.
G2 Esports are the BLAST Open London 2025 champions after defeating Vitality 3–2 in a grand final that will be remembered for years. Their victory is proof that even after major roster changes, a team can rebuild and reach the pinnacle.
For Vitality, the final was a bitter lesson: ZywOo’s brilliance alone was not enough, while team instability proved costly.
For G2, this title marks the beginning of a new era — one where the “Samurai” are back among the elite and ready for more.
