The journey for Natus Vincere (Na`Vi) at the Riyadh Masters 2025 Dota 2 tournament has concluded. The decorated esports organization was eliminated from the competition following a decisive 0-2 defeat against Team Falcons in the quarterfinals of the Elimination Phase.
The match saw Team Falcons assert strong control, preventing Na`Vi from advancing further in the high-stakes event. This result places Natus Vincere in the 9th-12th position overall for the tournament, securing the team a $75,000 prize payout.
With this victory, Team Falcons continues its impressive run and progresses to the next stage of the playoffs. Their next challenge will be a formidable matchup against Team Liquid, as the remaining top teams battle for supremacy.
The Riyadh Masters 2025 tournament, hosted in Saudi Arabia from July 8th to July 19th, features 16 elite Dota 2 teams from around the globe competing for a substantial $3 million prize pool. Na`Vi`s departure follows that of other teams previously eliminated, including Team Yandex, as the field narrows towards the grand finals.
While Natus Vincere falls short of lifting the coveted trophy this year, their participation and quarterfinal appearance against a top contender like Team Falcons highlight their standing in the competitive scene. Attention now turns to the remaining matches as Falcons and Liquid prepare for their anticipated clash, pushing closer to the tournament`s conclusion.