Imperial secured victory over 9z in the grand final of the FiReLEAGUE Buenos Aires 2025 tournament. The match concluded with a 2:1 map score: Nuke (9:13), Mirage (13:1), and Dust2 (13:11).

Tournament MVP
The best player of the tournament was Imperial 's own try. Over five maps, he achieved an average rating of 7.7, showcasing consistent and confident gameplay throughout the championship. His stats in the final—62 kills, 33 deaths, and an average of 102 damage per round—underscore his contribution to the team's victory. You can view the full match stats here, and the tournament details here.

Tournament in the Subway
FiReLEAGUE 2025 made history as the first Counter-Strike tournament held in a subway—at a Buenos Aires underground station. This decision by the organizers drew significant interest from the public and media, with the unique location symbolizing a closer connection to the audience and an innovative approach to hosting esports events.

Police Assistance
There was also an unusual incident. According to dust2.com.br, a local thief stole a phone from an American tourist and attempted to escape into the subway. It was there, right at the tournament venue, that the police, along with FiReLEAGUE security, swiftly apprehended and arrested the perpetrator. The man is now in police custody.

Players' Reactions
Imperial players shared their emotions right after the victory. Richard "chayJESUS" Seidy expressed his joy:

Champions of FIRELEAGUE, I don't know what to say, very happy and grateful to everyone for the support
Richard "chayJESUS" Seidy

Lucas "decenty" Bacelar was also thrilled:

GG 2-1 against 9z , and we're FIRE LEAGUE champions. Thanks to everyone who supported us. I love my team
Lucas "decenty" Bacelar

Vinicius "VINI" Figueiredo highlighted the importance of this victory and mentioned preparation for the major:

Champions of Fire League. This result is very important for our ranking position and will help improve the schedule for the second half of the year. We earned this title through hard work and dedication. Ahead is a month of preparation for the major in June
Vinicius "VINI" Figueiredo

Prize Pool Distribution
The Imperial team received $50,000 for their victory, along with a slot in the Roobet Cup 2025. Below is an image of the prize pool distribution for the tournament.

FiReLEAGUE Global Finals 2025 took place from May 2 to May 3 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The tournament was unique as it was held at the Subte A station (Perú station). Four teams competed for a prize pool of $100,000.