{"id":244393,"date":"2025-09-07T22:31:20","date_gmt":"2025-09-07T22:31:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=244393"},"modified":"2025-09-07T22:31:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-07T22:31:20","slug":"blast-london-2025-g2-vitality-surprises-disappointments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/blast-london-2025-g2-vitality-surprises-disappointments","title":{"rendered":"Surprises and Disappointments of BLAST Open London 2025: G2 on Top, Vitality Stopped, and Giants in Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"

The BLAST Open London 2025 final turned into a true thriller, closing the tournament in the finest traditions of Counter-Strike. G2, in a five-map battle, defeated Vitality 3:2 and sensationally took the crown from the reigning champions. But this tournament will be remembered not only for its dramatic finale but also for a series of major surprises and disappointments.<\/p>\n

G2 \u2014 From a Team Full of Questions to the Biggest Surprise of the Year<\/h3>\n

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Just a few months ago, G2 were considered unstable, still searching for balance after losing their stars. But London became the stage of their true breakthrough.
\nIn the group stage, they confidently passed FlyQuest and Liquid, and in the playoffs, they consecutively beat FaZe, FURIA, and Spirit. And in the final, where most experts predicted Vitality\u2019s domination, G2 produced the match of the year. The decisive rounds on the last maps symbolized the team\u2019s new energy.<\/p>\n

The main hero was the Ukrainian Nikita HeavyGod Martynenko, who not only claimed the tournament MVP but also firmly established himself as G2\u2019s new leader. His stability and composure in clutch situations became the foundation of victory, while SunPayus and huNter- shone alongside him, delivering some of the best performances of 2025.<\/p>\n

M80 \u2014 The Story of the Underdogs<\/h3>\n

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The second biggest surprise was M80. The North American roster, considered at the start of the tournament as mere \u201cparticipants for experience,\u201d shattered all expectations. They first knocked out NAVI, then swept aside Fnatic, and even defeated Virtus.pro. In the quarter-finals, M80 lost to MOUZ, but even there they managed to take a map and fight until the very last rounds.<\/p>\n

For a scene dominated by European teams, M80\u2019s run was a breath of fresh air. This result can already be called the greatest success in the organization\u2019s CS2 history.<\/p>\n

FURIA \u2014 Return to Contenders<\/h3>\n

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The Brazilians have long been associated with chaos, risk, and instability. But BLAST Open London showed a different FURIA \u2014 more disciplined and structured. Their victory over Spirit and confident semifinal run proved that the new signings and revamped playstyle are paying off.<\/p>\n

For the first time in a long while, FURIA looked not like a \u201cteam for upsets\u201d but like genuine trophy contenders. And although their journey ended in the semifinals against G2, their London run sent a clear message: the Brazilians are once again ready to battle Europe\u2019s elite.<\/p>\n

MOUZ \u2014 Consistency at the Top<\/h3>\n

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MOUZ leave London without a trophy but with their status as one of the most consistent teams in the world intact. In the group stage, they confidently beat Imperial and FlyQuest, then overcame M80 in the quarter-finals. Only Vitality in the semi-finals proved insurmountable.<\/p>\n

Even so, MOUZ once again proved why they remain firmly in HLTV\u2019s top 3. Their discipline, the synergy between young talent and veteran presence, makes them a dangerous force at any event.<\/p>\n

Vitality \u2014 An Unexpected Fall in the Final<\/h3>\n

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Vitality looked like undeniable favorites leading up to the final. They convincingly beat GamerLegion, M80, and MOUZ, leaving their opponents without chances. Many had already handed them the title, but G2 became the team to break their dominance.<\/p>\n

The 2:3 loss in the final was Vitality\u2019s first Bo5 defeat in 2025. Their winning streak of seven straight grand finals was finally snapped. This moment could prove pivotal for the entire scene: the much-discussed \u201cVitality era\u201d is now under serious question.<\/p>\n

Biggest Disappointments of the Tournament<\/h3>\n

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