The European squad MOUZ secured a confident victory over North America’s M80 in the quarter-finals of BLAST Open London 2025, proving once again that their mix of experience and young talent can deliver under pressure. After a three-map battle that showcased both discipline and firepower, MOUZ closed the series 2:1 and advanced to the LAN Finals semi-finals. With this win, the “mice” keep their championship hopes alive and continue to strengthen their status as one of Europe’s most consistent contenders on the international stage.
Match Timeline
- Ancient (13:10, M80’s pick)
M80 decided to start the series on Ancient, but their plan backfired. MOUZ immediately took control, setting up a solid defense. Spinx dominated mid, while torzsi created space with his AWP. Despite a few flashes of impact from Lake and slaxz-, the Americans couldn’t overturn the game. In the end, MOUZ closed the map 13:10 with composure.
- Mirage (13:9, MOUZ’s pick)
On their own pick, MOUZ started strong but later lost focus. M80 capitalized — Swisher and HexT won key duels, while Lake added stability in clutches. Although Brollan tried to bring MOUZ back into the game, M80 held their nerve and closed Mirage 13:9 to tie the series.
- Inferno (13:3, decider)
The decider turned into a one-sided affair. From the very first rounds, MOUZ took full control: Spinx and torzsi were a defensive wall, while Jimpphat supported with crucial trades. M80 looked lost, with their attacks collapsing before they even reached the bombsites. MOUZ secured a dominant 13:3 win, taking the series 2:1.
Player stats for the match
Player of the Match
The MVP of the series was Lotan “Spinx” Giladi, who delivered one of his best performances for MOUZ in recent months. His presence was felt on every map — from consistency on Ancient, to clutch decision-making on Mirage, and dominance on Inferno.
- K-D: 55–39 (+16)
- ADR: 90.9
- Rating 3.0: 1.38
Spinx wasn’t just stacking stats — he set the rhythm of the game. His confident pushes in aggressive situations shut down M80’s attacks early, while his smart clutch plays gave MOUZ a psychological edge. He was the cornerstone of the team’s success, ensuring a safe passage to the semi-finals and proving that experience and composure can decide the outcome of big matches.
Team Performance in the Match
MOUZ
The Europeans showed maturity and a balance between individual brilliance and team discipline. Spinx (55–39, 1.38 rating) was the driving force, but Brollan (49–39, 1.13 rating) and torzsi (44–35, 1.16 rating) also made crucial contributions. Jimpphat (36–41, 1.02 rating) worked selflessly for the team, ensuring consistency in trades, while xertioN (34–42, 0.95 rating) added aggression at key moments despite negative stats.
M80
The Americans looked less stable, which ultimately cost them the series. HexT (36–42, 1.05 rating) and slaxz- (47–42, 1.00 rating) tried to keep the balance with key frags, but Lake (38–47, 0.94 rating) and Swisher (33–49, 0.73 rating) struggled heavily. S1n (39–42, 0.99 rating) did plenty of dirty work for the team, but it wasn’t enough against a well-structured MOUZ.
Current Form of the Teams
MOUZ
The Europeans have been inconsistent over the past months: they lost to FURIA (0:2) but defeated G2 (2:0), Imperial (2:1), and Virtus.pro (2:1). Their quarter-final victory showed they can focus when it matters most. MOUZ remain one of the favorites to reach the final.
M80
The North Americans impressed with their run: wins against fnatic (2:0), NAVI (2:1), and Virtus.pro (2:1) proved they can compete at the top level. However, losses to Vitality (1:2) and now MOUZ (1:2) revealed they still lack the consistency and experience needed to fight for titles.
MOUZ once again proved they belong among Europe’s elite, and the victory over M80 opens the door to the semi-finals. The team looks ready for bigger challenges, while Spinx confirmed his status as a true leader. M80, meanwhile, bow out of the tournament with their heads held high. Their run was proof that the North American scene can still produce surprises, but greater stability and synergy will be required to succeed at the playoff level.
