Team Vitality captain Dan apEX Madeskler commented on the victory over BetBoom Team at the IEM Cologne Major 2026. In an interview with Dust2, the esports player admitted that the team has not yet reached its peak form.
Dan apEX MadesklerWe haven't shown our best Counter-Strike, and some players have been struggling. It was important for us to wake up on time. When you win a lot, you sometimes forget how to play to show your best level. We continue to improve. And when we show our true form — good luck to everyone else.
The match ended with a score of 2:0 in favor of Team Vitality (Overpass 13:11, Nuke 13:7), marking the team's third victory in the third stage and allowing them to advance to the playoffs. In 2026, the roster has already won several major tournaments, including IEM Krakow 2026 and IEM Rio 2026.
IEM Cologne Major 2026 is taking place from June 2 to June 21 in Cologne. The total prize pool for the event is $1,250,000.
