Team Spirit clinch IEM Cologne 2025 title with commanding 3-0 sweep over MOUZ
Team Spirit are the champions of Intel Extreme Masters (IEM) Cologne 2025 after a dominant 3-0 victory against MOUZ in the Grand Final, held at a sold-out Lanxess Arena.
team-spirit-logo16The Russian side showcased brilliance across all three maps, with Danil 'donk' Kryshkovets and Leonid 'chopper' Vishnyakov delivering standout performances in front of a roaring crowd.
The series began on Mirage, Spirit's map pick. A crushing 10-2 first half set the tone, with 'donk' spearheading site entries and 'chopper' producing a vintage display. MOUZ briefly rallied after winning the second pistol round, but Spirit held firm to close it out 13-7.
On Ancient, Spirit surged ahead early with four straight rounds, but MOUZ clawed back to take an 8-4 lead at the break.
Spirit responded in style during the second half, closing the gap to 11-7 before 'donk' won a vital 1v1 post-plant in round 22 to level the score. Spirit then sealed the final two rounds, securing a 13-11 win.
Nuke, picked by MOUZ, saw them claim the early advantage, but it was short-lived. Spirit responded with five consecutive rounds to take an 8-4 lead at half-time. Their aggressive T-side blitzed through MOUZ's defences in the second half, culminating in a 13-6 triumph.
MOUZ had stunned tournament favourites Team Vitality in the semi-finals, but they were no match for Spirit's firepower and cohesion in the final.