Following Vitality's commanding victory in the ESL Pro League Season 24 grand final, team stars Shahar "flameZ" Shushan and Dan "apEX" Madesclaire opened up about their triumph on the broadcast desk.
flameZ didn't hold back when discussing the matchup against MOUZ, hinting at deeper motivations behind their performance. The star player mentioned that facing MOUZ holds special significance for the team, particularly after Spinx's departure from Vitality. When pressed about whether the rivalry felt personal, he admitted with a laugh that it was "a bit" personal. However, he made one thing crystal clear: the team entered the grand final with absolute confidence they wouldn't lose.
The rifler emphasized Vitality's championship mentality, explaining that while they don't want to hand trophies to anyone, reaching the grand final means only one outcome is acceptable. He concluded by stating they're simply continuing their tradition of bringing silverware to the organization.
apEX provided additional context on their dominant performance, acknowledging that MOUZ had shown strong form in 2025 with victories over teams like Spirit. However, he confidently stated that when Vitality plays at their peak level, MOUZ simply cannot match them. He addressed MOUZ's previous victory, noting it came when Vitality played with stand-in jL rather than their complete roster.
The veteran IGL also shared a personal note about missing the next tournament, expressing gratitude to his partner and unborn child for timing that allowed him to secure another trophy before taking paternity leave.
