{"id":289028,"date":"2025-11-07T12:27:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T12:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/?p=289028"},"modified":"2025-11-07T12:34:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T12:34:16","slug":"vitality-in-iem-chengdu-2025-semifinals-after-defeating-astralis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/vitality-in-iem-chengdu-2025-semifinals-after-defeating-astralis","title":{"rendered":"Vitality in IEM Chengdu 2025 semifinals after defeating Astralis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The world\u2019s number one team, Vitality, continues its run at IEM Chengdu 2025, defeating Astralis 2:1 in a dramatic quarterfinal. The European lineup showed character and composure, regaining control after losing the second map. For Astralis, this was their final match of the tournament \u2014 the Danes exit the competition, finishing in 5th\u20136th place.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Tournament context<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>IEM Chengdu 2025 is part of the legendary Intel Extreme Masters series, held in Chengdu, China, from November 3 to 9. Sixteen teams compete for a $1,000,000 prize pool and valuable VRS points, which influence global rankings and qualification for the next CS2 Major. The playoff format is Single Elimination (Bo3) \u2014 every loss means elimination.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <p class=\"article-h3\">read more<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/vitality-vs-astralis-iem-chengdu-2025-quarterfinal-prediction\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-35.webp\" alt=\"Quarter-Final Prediction. Vitality vs Astralis \u2014 IEM Chengdu 2025\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/vitality-vs-astralis-iem-chengdu-2025-quarterfinal-prediction\">Quarter-Final Prediction. Vitality vs Astralis \u2014 IEM Chengdu 2025<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/vitality-vs-astralis-iem-chengdu-2025-quarterfinal-prediction\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1778875181#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1778875181#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1778875181#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Nov 06 2025<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><strong>How the match unfolded \u2014 Vitality vs Astralis<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The clash between Vitality and Astralis became one of the most intense encounters in the IEM Chengdu 2025 playoffs. The French-European roster maintained control in the three-map series thanks to consistent performances from flameZ and ZywOo.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Inferno (Vitality pick) \u2014 13:7. The \u201cBees\u201d immediately imposed their rhythm: flameZ and ropz dominated on site A, while ZywOo confidently controlled mid. Astralis failed to break through the defense and suffered a heavy defeat.<\/li>\n<li>Nuke (Astralis pick) \u2014 14:16. The Danes came alive on their map. device and jabbi provided a strong start, and a streak of won rounds in the second half allowed Astralis to even the score in the series.<\/li>\n<li>Mirage (decider) \u2014 13:7. Vitality closed the game in their trademark style: flameZ\u2019s aggressive pushes and ZywOo\u2019s precision shooting left no chance for their opponents.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-289029\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/12-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1337\" height=\"747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/12-1.png 1337w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/12-1-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/12-1-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/12-1-768x429.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1337px) 100vw, 1337px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Player of the Match \u2014 Shahar \u201cflameZ\u201d Shushan<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"article-list-pink\">\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">K\u2013D: 58\u201350<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">ADR: 91.5<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-pink__item\">Rating 3.0: 1.35<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Israeli rifler became the driving force behind the victory, winning key duels on Inferno and Mirage and finishing with the highest rating of the series.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>VRS results<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Vitality: +12 pt (1939 \u2192 1951) \u2014 remain #1 in the world<\/li>\n<li>Astralis: \u20139 pt (1730 \u2192 1721) \u2014 drop to #13<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><strong>What\u2019s next for the teams<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Vitality will play MOUZ tomorrow, November 8, in the semifinals, where a place in the IEM Chengdu 2025 grand final will be on the line. The team looks confident, demonstrating both individual skill and coordinated teamwork.<\/p>\n<p>For Astralis, the tournament has come to an end \u2014 they finish in 5th\u20136th place, earning $12,500 and valuable experience ahead of future competitions.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article__content grid-cards-col xl-w-100\">\n    <p class=\"article-h3\">read more<\/p>\n    <div class=\"grid-1 gap-12 mb-12 load-parent xl-w-100\">\n        <div class=\"type3 y-red-dif hover-card card-more\">\n        <a class=\"type3__left up-to-card hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/furia-vs-the-mongolz-iem-chengdu-2025-quarterfinal\">\n        <div class=\"bg-bottom-abs-short\"> <\/div>\n        <picture class=\"picture object-fit-cover\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"picture__img object-fit-cover\" src=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-35-2.webp\" alt=\"Prediction for FURIA vs The MongolZ \u2014 IEM Chengdu 2025 Quarterfinal\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/a>\n        <div class=\"type3__right main-structure p-20\">\n        <div class=\"type3__top\">\n            <a class=\"type3__title title-24 hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/furia-vs-the-mongolz-iem-chengdu-2025-quarterfinal\">Prediction for FURIA vs The MongolZ \u2014 IEM Chengdu 2025 Quarterfinal<\/a>\n            <a class=\"go-arrow hover-el\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\/furia-vs-the-mongolz-iem-chengdu-2025-quarterfinal\">\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__left go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1778875181#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__center go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1778875181#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"go-arrow__right go-arrow__part\">\n                    <svg class=\"icon\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n                        <use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/wp-content\/themes\/skinclub-v3\/assets\/images\/sprites\/main.stack.svg?v=1778875181#image-blue-arrow\"><\/use>\n                    <\/svg>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/a><\/div>\n        <div class=\"type3__bottom blue-labels mt-auto\">\n            <div class=\"blue-label disabled\">Nov 06 2025<\/div>\n            <a class=\"blue-label\" href=\"https:\/\/community.skin.club\/en\/news\">News<\/a>        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Match summary<\/h2>\n<p>Vitality once again confirmed their status as the world\u2019s best team by defeating Astralis in convincing fashion. The squad displayed disciplined play, strong defense, and composure in crucial rounds. Up next is a new challenge \u2014 a semifinal showdown against MOUZ, where a grand final berth is at stake.<\/p>\n<p>Astralis, in turn, end their journey with a solid showing but fall short of contending for the trophy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The world\u2019s number one team, Vitality, continues its run at IEM Chengdu 2025, defeating Astralis 2:1 in a dramatic quarterfinal. The European lineup showed character and composure, regaining control after losing the second map. For Astralis, this was their final match of the tournament \u2014 the Danes exit the competition, finishing in 5th\u20136th place. 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