M80 Claims Victory at Roman Imperium Cup VIII

M80 emerged victorious at the Roman Imperium Cup VIII held in Portugal, defeating Luminosity in the grand final. The team achieved a clean sweep, winning 13-10 on both Dust2 and Cache, which earned them the top prize of $6,968 and a significant boost in the VRS rankings.

Entering the tournament, M80 was directly seeded into the double-elimination playoff bracket. They began their journey in Vila Nova de Gaia with decisive victories against 6666 and Iberian Soul. However, they faced a setback when Luminosity reverse-swept them in the upper bracket final.

Undeterred, M80 rebounded by defeating Iberian Soul again in the consolidation final, setting the stage for a rematch against Luminosity. In the title match, M80 exacted their revenge, securing the championship and solidifying their status as a top contender in the esports scene.

This victory marks M80's third LAN title of the year, following their successes at the fl0m Mythical LAN and DraculaN Season 6. The team is set to continue their competitive journey at the Logitech G Play Connect event in Warsaw, Poland, on September 17.