Fnatic, the European team, has emerged victorious at the VCT LOCK//IN Sao Paulo, securing the first international Valorant title of the year. In a hard-fought series that went all the way to the fifth round, Fnatic defeated the fan favorite, LOUD, with a score of 3-2.
Fnatic dominated the VCT LOCK//IN tournament, winning every match and not losing a single map. They started their journey in the round of 32 by defeating Sentinels and went on to defeat FURIA Esports, another Brazilian team, in a convincing manner.
The quarterfinals saw Fnatic facing off against 100 Thieves, whom they easily beat. In the semifinals, Natus Vincere failed to provide a strong challenge against Fnatic.
Fnatic dominates but LOUD makes an epic comeback in the grand final. In the fifth and final game, LOUD takes an early lead, but Fnatic stages a stunning comeback, winning the tournament and crushing the hopes of local fans.
Timofey “Chronicle” Khromov makes history as the first player to win two championship titles, following his victory in the VCT 2021 Stage 3 Masters in Berlin, Germany. LOUD’s impressive record in decider matches before the final added to the excitement of this thrilling esports event.
When can we expect the next VCT?
Looking forward to Valorant events? Here’s what you need to know. The VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo is scheduled for June, so fans will have to wait until then for the next international event. In the meantime, there are exciting International Leagues to keep you entertained.
The Americas League, starting on March 26, has a strong lineup including big names like 100 Thieves, Cloud9, Evil Geniuses, and more. On March 27, the EMEA League will see VCT champions Fnatic go head-to-head against top opponents like Team Vitality and Team Liquid. And the Pacific League, also starting on March 26, features teams like T1 and Gen.G.
The top three teams from each league will earn a coveted spot at VCT 2023 Masters Tokyo. Don’t miss out on the action – tune in to these exciting leagues!