BLAST Spring 2025 Playoff Teams Confirmed: Vitality, Eternal Fire Secure Direct Semifinal Spots
The BLAST Open Spring 2025 Group Stage has concluded, setting up an exciting Playoff stage in Lisbon. From an initial pool of 16 teams divided into two groups, six elite squads have emerged to compete for the $330,000 prize pool.
Group A Highlights
Team Vitality dominated Group A, securing direct semifinal qualification with decisive victories over Astralis and Virtus.pro, followed by a 2-0 sweep against MOUZ (13-11 on both Mirage and Dust 2).
Team Vitality players in black uniforms
MOUZ claimed second place after impressive wins against Team Falcons and Team Spirit, though ultimately falling to Vitality in the upper bracket final.
MOUZ team celebrates esports trophy victory
Team Spirit secured the final playoff spot from Group A through the lower bracket, defeating both FaZe Clan and Virtus.pro in consecutive 2-0 sweeps.
Team Spirit celebrates trophy victory
Group B Developments
Eternal Fire emerged as Group B's standout performer, defeating Team Liquid, G2 Esports, and breaking their losing streak against NAVI with a convincing 2-0 victory (13-9 Inferno, 13-5 Dust 2).
Three gamers celebrating with high-fives
NAVI secured second place despite their loss to Eternal Fire, showing strong performances against FURIA and The MongolZ.
NAVI team walking on esports stage
G2 Esports bounced back from their upper bracket loss to claim the final playoff spot, defeating both M80 and The MongolZ in straight sets.
G2 players handshake after match
Playoff Bracket Structure
Semifinal Qualifiers:
- Team Vitality (Group A)
- Eternal Fire (Group B)
Quarterfinal Matchups:
- NAVI vs. Spirit
- G2 vs. MOUZ
The winners will advance to face either Vitality or Eternal Fire in the semifinals, leading to a best-of-five grand final.
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