Vitality Crushes MOUZ in ESL Pro League S21 Final
Vitality swept MOUZ 3-0 in the ESL Pro League S21 Grand Final. Relive the CS2 action from Stockholm = Dust2, Nuke, and Inferno showdown in Stockholm.
The ESL Pro League Season 21 Grand Final went down on March 16, 2025, and holy smokes—Vitality didn’t just win, they dominated! Facing off against MOUZ in Stockholm, the French squad clinched a clean 3-0 sweep to snag the title and $100,000. Let’s unpack this CS2 showdown and see what went down.
The Final Showdown – Vitality vs. MOUZ
After a wild tournament, it all boiled down to Vitality and MOUZ in a best-of-five slugfest. Vitality came in hot off a 2-1 semi-final win over The MongolZ, while MOUZ upset Team Spirit 2-1 to earn their spot. Fans were hyped for a rematch of Season 19—where MOUZ won—but this time, Vitality flipped the script with a vengeance.
The series kicked off on Dust2, Vitality’s pick, and they set the tone fast. A 9-3 T-side lead showed their B-site aggression was on point, and despite MOUZ clawing back, Vitality sealed it 13-9. That was just the warm-up!
Nuke – Vitality’s Playground
MOUZ picked Nuke, hoping to bounce back—they’d crushed it there against Spirit. But Vitality had other plans. Led by apEX’s genius calls, they steamrolled to a 13-4 victory, leaving MOUZ scrambling. ZywOo didn’t even need to go full beast mode—Vitality’s teamplay was that tight.
It was a wake-up call: MOUZ’s firepower (torzsi, Brollan) couldn’t match Vitality’s cohesion. The crowd in Stockholm was buzzing—could MOUZ rally on Inferno?
Inferno Seals the Deal
Spoiler: Nope. Inferno was a massacre—Vitality dropped a 13-5 beatdown to close out the 3-0 sweep. MOUZ’s CT side crumbled early, and by the second half, it was over. FlameZ and apEX shined, while ZywOo’s quiet consistency (1.47 rating across the tourney) kept things locked down.
This wasn’t the close brawl some expected—Vitality dismantled MOUZ like pros dismantling a noob squad. It’s their second title of 2025, putting them one win from the Intel Grand Slam’s $1M prize. Insane!
Community Buzz and Takeaways
Fans on X were torn—some called it “boring” with Vitality so dominant, others hailed it as a “team victory masterclass.” MOUZ still impressed, nabbing $50,000 and their second straight final under Brollan. But against Vitality? No chance this time. Swing by Waxpeer to grab some CS2 skins and flex like the champs—because who doesn’t want to look as sharp as Vitality?
The Verdict
Vitality’s 3-0 romp over MOUZ at ESL Pro League S21 was peak CS2—precision, teamwork, and a little swagger. MOUZ fought hard all season, but Vitality’s era feels unstoppable. Relive the action on Liquipedia and see why this final’s one for the books. Who’s your MVP—ZywOo or the whole squad?
