The Riyadh Masters 2025 Dota 2 tournament saw a significant outcome in the Elimination Phase quarter-finals today. The clash between **Natus Vincere (Na`Vi)** and **Team Falcons** concluded with Na`Vi`s exit from the prestigious event.
In the best-of-three series, Team Falcons demonstrated dominant form, securing a clean 2-0 victory. Na`Vi, featuring players like Bakyt “Zayac” Emilzhanov, were unable to find an answer to Falcons` strategic execution across both games, leading to a swift conclusion to the match.
This loss signifies the end of Natus Vincere`s participation in Riyadh Masters 2025. The team finishes the tournament in the **9th-12th place bracket**, earning a prize of **$75,000**. While short of reaching the grand finals, competing in such a high-stakes international tournament provides invaluable competitive exposure.
For **Team Falcons**, the win ensures their continuation in the elimination bracket. Their path forward now leads them to face **Team Liquid** in what promises to be another rigorous test of skill and strategy as teams push towards the championship title.
Riyadh Masters 2025, taking place from July 8th to 19th in Saudi Arabia, brings together 16 top-tier Dota 2 teams from around the globe to compete for a massive **$3 million prize pool**. The competition remains fierce as the remaining teams battle for supremacy and a larger share of the substantial prize fund.
Finley Holt