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Team Vitality continues to stack trophies – IEM Melbourne 2025
- Vitality seems absolutely unstoppable since the Ropz trade.
- Falcons are still looking for consistency.
- M0nesy continues to be one of the best players in the world.
IEM Melbourne proved to be a great addition to the Intel circuit, with Australia’s crowd absolutely brimming with excitement and noise once again. The outcome was expected with the French organization taking the trophy, however the grand finals were extremely close. Stay up to date on CS2 transfer rumors and tournament results thanks to our expert esports tips!
Teamwork and synergy triumphs
THE GREATEST COUNTER-STRIKE ORGANIZATION
ESL GRAND SLAM CHAMPIONS 🏆
IEM MELBOURNE CHAMPIONS 🏆 pic.twitter.com/Lnrt3eCPY8
— Team Vitality CS (@TeamVitalityCS) April 27, 2025
The ultimate test for any exceptional Counter Strike team lies in their performance during a grudgingly long finals, where the breadth of their map pool becomes crucial. In the IEM Melbourne 2025 Grand Finals, which concluded with a 3-2 score, it is evident that Vitality possesses one of the most formidable map pools this year (even after the changes).
The true excellence of this roster was epitomized in the fifth map. Falcons were just one round away from victory. After making incremental progress, Vitality fought back, ultimately pushing the match into overtime after Falcons squandered six championship points. It took Vitality three overtimes to secure the win, but what matters is that they triumphed in what I believe will be remembered as one of the most remarkable Counter Strike Grand Finals in history.
This victory extends Vitality’s illustrious winning streak, solidifying their status as a true dynasty. On top of the usual massive prize pool, the French organization has become one of only five teams to complete the IEM Grand Slam. This tournament was always meant to be Vitality’s, and although the journey proved more challenging than anticipated, the greatest Counter Strike teams excel when faced with adversity.
Falcons are clicking faster than expected
Runner-up at #IEM Melbourne — Thank you for the support.
A big thanks to our CS players. We will get them next time
نحقق المركز الثاني في بطولة @IEM ملبورن للعبة كاونتر سترايك 2 🦅🥈
— شكرًا لصقورنا .. القادم أفضل 💚#FalconsAreHere pic.twitter.com/eNw816lfP1— Falcons Esports (@FalconsEsport) April 27, 2025
Despite their disappointing performance in the final game of the series, we could not have anticipated that the Saudi organization would be able to challenge the likes of Vitality so closely. The Falcons had already begun to find their rhythm after winning PGL Bucharest 2025 barely a couple of weeks back. The addition of one of the top Counter Strike talents we have ever seen feels like a significant advantage.
Regardless of whether Falcons decide to make further changes, their core roster can now confidently assert their ability to push for silverware in the near future, taking them to possibly more best of fives soon. With additional time to develop synergy during LAN events, the Falcons may be on the verge of a strong resurgence. Following their impressive run in the IEM Melbourne 2025 Grand Finals, the focus now shifts to how far their skill ceiling can rise in the next set of tournaments.Keep an eye out for all of our content as we’ll be covering all the action Counter Strike 2 has to offer. Don’t forget to bet on your favorite teams at BetUS Sportsbook & Casino, as we have a plethora of CS2 odds for you to enjoy!
