NAVI Junior secured their spot at The International 2025 by defeating OG with a 2:1 score in a confident upper bracket final of the Western Europe closed qualifiers. The qualifying stage is not yet complete, but the team has already guaranteed their place at the year's main tournament, which will be held this fall in Hamburg.
The match was under full control of NAVI Junior : after OG took the first map, the young team responded with two confident victories. NAVI Junior effectively executed a strong draft and dominated in crucial moments, especially in decisive team fights at Roshan.
The MVP of the series was NAVI Junior 's carry — gotthejuice , who confidently utilized his farm and twice closed out the map with late-game potential heroes. His strong play provided the team with comfort and control in the late stages of the matches.
The Western Europe closed qualifier for TI 2025 is taking place from June 13 to 18. Two slots are being contested in the region, and NAVI Junior is now one step away from the year's main tournament, which will take place in the fall in Hamburg. OG will continue their fight in the lower bracket.