SouthEast Asia's Talon Esports, led by Carlo "Kuku" Palad, was not able to qualify for the playoffs of the Dota 2 tournament after losing four of their 5 games.
Serbian-based squad PARIVISION pulled off a massive upset on April 14, 2025, toppling two-time The International champions Team Spirit in a thrilling 2-1 series to claim the ESL One Raleigh 2025 championship.
PARIVISION came into the grand finals with momentum on their side after an inspired lower bracket run that saw them eliminate Tundra Esports—the very team that had sent them down in the first place. They also dispatched The International titleholders Team Liquid along the way, marking their second straight series win over the European powerhouse after ESL Bangkok 2024.
The grand final kicked off with a surprising twist as PARIVISION stormed to a 2-0 series lead. Alan "Satanic" Gallyamov, a loaned player from Team Spirit themselves, delivered a standout performance on Templar Assassin. Midlaner Volodymyr "No[o]ne-" Minenko complemented him perfectly, controlling the tempo and outmaneuvering Team Spirit’s attempts to shift the momentum.
Team Spirit avoided a sweep in game three, with Denis "Larl" Sigitov leading the charge on Leshrac. His midlane dominance sparked a brief resurgence, but the comeback was short-lived.
In the deciding match, PARIVISION returned to form, and despite Team Spirit’s best efforts to force a game five, Satanic and No[o]ne- proved too much to handle, sealing the series and the title.
The victory cements PARIVISION’s place at the top of the ESL Pro Tour Season 3 standings, ahead of Team Spirit and BetBoom Team. Their consistent performances put them in prime position to qualify for the highly anticipated Esports World 2025 later this year.
Meanwhile, Southeast Asia’s Talon Esports exited early after a disappointing group stage run, finishing without a single series win and only managing one draw. As the ESL Pro Tour intensifies, all eyes now turn to DreamLeague as teams scramble for points and a shot at global glory.
For now, it’s PARIVISION’s moment—a rising force proving they can not only stand with Dota’s giants but take them down on the biggest stage.
[Editor's note: This article was generated by AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]