As per usual HLTV sent a top-notch photographer, in this case Radosław “MAKKU” Makuch, to document the highs and lows of the elite Counter-Strike competition taking place at the BLAST Premier World Final.
Stroll through the event from start to finish in picture form reliving the ecstasy, heartbreak, and epic pageantry of a top-tier LAN event. There are moments captured of the ever effervescent Dan “apEX” Madesclaire, a Natus Vincere in turmoil, and the resurgent G2 among many others.
Below are just the highlights, for the full majesty of MAKKU‘s work head over to the BLAST Premier World Final galleries.
Heroic arrive in Abu Dhabi with k0nfig in tow…
…the Danish entry fragger will have had to sit out Heroic’s regular kickabouts
apEX experiences the joy of hearing France have made the World Cup final…
…and the heartbreak of himself being eliminated from the BLAST World Final
electroNic came into the World Final fired up, but was unable to lead his team to success
NAVI are likely to be engaging in plenty of soul-searching conversations this off-season…
…with the future of sdy sure to be a hot topic
Twistzz greets his former teammates after besting them in the group stage
huNter- is the embodiment of passion as G2 secure their chance to play in front of the crowd
The stage is set for the top four teams to clash
F1KU looks on, having helped OG dispel the criticism of their attendance at the World Final with a run to the semis
Liquid stand stoically ahead of their semi-final with OG
A heart-warming moment is shared between HooXi and m0NESY ahead of their semi-final with FaZe…
…a semi-final they were triumphant in, much to the chagrin of ropz
G2 were in search of their first Big Event trophy since 2017…
…whereas for Liquid, it would be their first since 2019
m0NESY seemed confident his team would be the one to succeed…
…and the whole team were full of this confidence in the server
Ultimately it was G2 who reigned supreme to break their long-standing duck
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