The American team M80 defeated Virtus.pro in an elimination match at BLAST Open London 2025, taking revenge for their loss at PGL Astana 2025. The series ended 2-1, with M80 confidently closing out the decisive Mirage map. For Virtus.pro, the tournament turned out to be unsuccessful and ended in an early exit, while M80 continue their fight in the lower bracket. Up next, they will face the loser of the FaZe vs NAVI clash.
Road at the Tournament
The last head-to-head between M80 and Virtus.pro took place at PGL Astana 2025, where the Russian team claimed a 2-1 victory. At the London event, however, Virtus.pro started poorly — losing 0-2 to GamerLegion in their opening match and dropping straight into the lower bracket.
M80 began their journey against Team Vitality. The American squad surprised everyone by taking the first map 13-3. But the upset didn’t happen — Vitality bounced back to win the next two maps, sending M80 down to the lower bracket as well.
Elimination Match
In this do-or-die battle, both teams fought to stay alive in the tournament. The first map, Overpass, saw Virtus.pro take full control right from the start. They dominated the half 11-1 and easily secured a 13-4 victory.
On Dust2, the roles reversed. This time, M80 dictated the pace, winning the first half 10-2 and confidently closing the map to tie the series. The decider was Mirage. M80 edged out the first half 7-5 and, despite Virtus.pro’s attempts to turn things around, the Americans finished strong with a 13-9 win to take the series 2-1.
MVP of the Match
The standout player was Lake, who delivered an exceptional individual performance. His stats impressed across the board: ADR – 101.7, Swing – +0.46%, Rating – 1.2. Lake’s consistent firepower and smart decisions were key to M80’s victory in this hard-fought series.
Conclusion
This match became a true revenge moment for M80. While Virtus.pro had come out on top at PGL Astana 2025, this time the Americans turned the tables, eliminating their rivals and proving they can challenge experienced squads.
For M80, the win means another step forward at BLAST Open London 2025, where they will face the loser of FaZe vs NAVI. As for Virtus.pro, their campaign in London comes to an early end, leaving them to regroup and prepare for future challenges.
