Aleksib stated in an interview with HLTV, “We saw Eternal Fire play in this tournament, it's a completely different team”. Natus Vincere are approaching the ESL Pro League Finals after an impressive winning streak and are ready for a tough fight.
This encounter is interesting because NAVI are in great form after the disappointment at IEM Cologne. Their solid performance at the ESL Pro League demonstrates the team's ability to recover quickly and build on their momentum. In the upcoming grand final against Eternal Fire, the intrigue lies in whether NAVI can continue their winning streak or face serious resistance.
Recovering from defeat and confidence for the finals
Natus Vincere were able to overcome the setbacks that haunted them after their defeat at IEM Cologne and confidently made their way through the ESL Pro League standings without giving up a single card to their opponents. In the semifinals against G2, NAVI proved their superiority once again, extending their win streak over them to 8-0. Despite losing on Nuke, the team closed out the rest of the maps with ease, showing steady and confident play. As NAVI's captain said, “When we came together, I saw that everyone had a sense of presence that we could do it, and we had a great mentality before the third map.”
NAVI now face Eternal Fire, who have shown themselves to be a brand new and powerful team at this tournament, especially after beating Vitality. “They played very strong and we were all surprised by their win,” Aleksib shared. Nevertheless, he is confident in his team, “Right now I feel like the whole team wants it so badly that tomorrow we will play with all our hearts and give our best.”
Confidence ahead of the final
The main intrigue of the final is the BO5 format. Despite not having the best results in past grand finals, Aleksib is confident in his team and expects them to play to the best of their abilities. “We played one of the best matches of my career in the previous BO5 against Vitality and I'm sure we can perform at an equally high level tomorrow,” he added.
Team's mood before the decisive battle
Aleksib emphasizes that the team continues to improve after every match. Despite the challenges, NAVI were able to reach their fourth consecutive final, which in itself is an indication of their level. Now the team is preparing for the main meeting of the tournament, where not only the title is at stake, but also confirmation of their status as one of the strongest teams of the season.
Source: HLTV
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