Gladiators Dominate Team Liquid to Win Riyadh Masters 2024
On the evening of July 21, the matches of the Riyadh Masters 2024 concluded. The tournament's final saw Gladiators face off against Team Liquid.
Both teams started the playoffs in the upper bracket, with Gladiators losing only one map on their way to the grand final: 2-0 against Entity, 2-1 against Team Falcons, and 2-0 in the upper bracket final against Team Liquid. Team Liquid began the playoffs with victories over Team Spirit (2-0) and Tundra Esports (2-1). After losing in the upper bracket final, they decisively defeated Team Falcons (2-0).
In the first map of the grand final, Gladiators emerged stronger with an 18:4 score, ending the game in 18 minutes. In the following maps, Gladiators continued to assert their dominance, ultimately securing a confident 3-0 victory in the grand final.
The total prize pool for Riyadh Masters 2024 was $5,000,000, with the winner receiving $1,500,000. Team Liquid earned $800,000 for their second-place finish.