RED Canids won the CBCS Masters 2024 with a reverse-swap in the finals

The final of the CBCS Masters 2024 will be remembered - the Brazilian team RED Canids made an incredible comeback in the match against BESTIA, winning with a score of 3:2. They lost the first two maps but managed to turn the game around and claim the grand prize of $16,000.

The intrigue of this match lies not only in the comeback itself but also in how RED Canids demonstrated willpower and team cohesion. Their triumph is an example of how to gather strength under the most challenging conditions and win against all odds.

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Tournament Background and Favorites

CBCS Masters 2024 was held in São Paulo, gathering the four best teams from the online stage. paiN and Imperial, considered top favorites, unexpectedly exited in the first round, losing to BESTIA and RED Canids. It was RED Canids and BESTIA who managed to advance to the decisive match, turning it into one of the tournament's most intense series.

Key Moments of the Final and HEN1's Performance

RED Canids lost the first two maps of the grand final but then regrouped and delivered an astounding series, winning three maps in a row. Special attention deserves the performance of Henrique "⁠HEN1⁠" Teles. On the final map of the series, he delivered an impressive performance with a rating of 9.5, which was a crucial factor in the team's victory. For HEN1, this title was the first since joining the team in August, and his contribution to the team's success leaves no doubt about his talent and leadership qualities.

After the match, RED Canids captain Gabriel "⁠nython⁠" Lino shared his impressions: “They really provoked us, and it only strengthened our desire to win. We played much better on Mirage but made mistakes on the first maps. However, once we found our rhythm, it was hard to stop us.”

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Significance of the Victory and Future Plans

The victory at CBCS Masters 2024 became an important milestone for RED Canids, confirming their competitiveness on the international stage. Moreover, all four teams that participated in the tournament's final stage — RED Canids, BESTIA, paiN, and Imperial — are already preparing for the American RMR, which will take place in Shanghai from November 12 to 15.