Dreamleague Season 24 Closed Qualifiers WEU Standings & Results

Some dreams are harder to achieve. The end of DreamLeague Season 24 Closed Qualifier in Western Europe marks a new beginning of the Dota 2 competitive season. A tough competition unfolded before your eyes and concluded with two teams qualifying for the main tournament. From September 28 to September 30, 2024, the eight top teams have shown intense and stellar performances amidst matchups.

Tournament Format and Structure

The DreamLeague Season 24 Western Europe Closed Qualifier adopted a double-elimination bracket format. With this, all matches will be played in a best-of-three series to bring out the teams’ competitiveness and game unpredictability. Beside, the tournament structure grants multiple opportunities for teams to prove their worth and secure their standing in the main event.

This qualifier was held online, primarily on the Europe West server, to let players compete from the comfort of their respective training facilities.

Participating Teams

Some exciting names appeared in the list of the participating teams for the Western Europe Closed Qualifier. 8 teams gathered together to complete the roster for the qualifying tournament. It mixed together the invited teams and those who acquired a spot from winning the open qualifiers.

OG (Invited)
MOUZ (Invited)
AVULUS (Invited)
Dandelions (Invited)
NAVI Junior (Invited)
Dragon Esports Club (Open Qualifier #1)
Passion UA (Open Qualifier #2)
Palianytsia (Open Qualifier #2)

Tournament Progression

Impressive matchups kicked off in the upper bracket quarterfinals to make a competitive qualifier. The fan favorite, OG, faced an early upset against the Ukrainian team Palianytsia, causing them to drop behind in the lower bracket. On the other hand, NAVI Junior displayed potential as they defeated their opponent, the Dandelions. AVULUS’ consistency lives on with their great performance against Dragon Esports Club.

The lower bracket gave teams a challenging run to keep their dreams alive. OG eventually regained their footing in the tournament as they eliminated teams after another. They sent home Dandelions, Dragon Esports Club, and MOUZ to take the spot in the lower bracket finals match. With higher stakes this time, the team secured a revenge match against Palianytsia for the final qualifying spot.

Final Standings and Qualifiers

A series of battles ended the dreams and journey of six teams towards the DreamLeague Season 24. Here are the final standings of the DreamLeague Season 24 Western Europe Closed Qualifier:

AVULUS (Qualified for DreamLeague Season 24)
Palianytsia (Qualified for DreamLeague Season 24)
OG
NAVI Junior

5-6. MOUZ

5-6. Passion UA

7-8. Dandelions

7-8. Dragon Esports Club

AVULUS ended their closed qualifier journey with cheers after achieving a flawless finish to secure a spot in the main tournament. To join them as representatives of Western Europe in the main stage is the competition’s dark horse, Palianytsia. Their impressive run in the closed qualifier placed them in the spotlight for getting victories over established teams like OG.

What’s Next in DreamLeague Season 24

The DreamLeague Season 24 Closed Qualifier serves as a preview of what the WEU teams will show in the main stage. Expect tougher competition in the main event as AVULUS and Palianytsia joined the team roster. They will compete for glory and share of the prize pool against groups from different regions, including those invited ones.

A promising journey awaits these teams after they secure the closed qualifier spot. These teams defeat established teams like OG and MOUZ to advance to the competition. However, a huge challenge awaits them in the main event as they have to overcome more established teams like Team Liquid and BandaNoone.

Looking Ahead

Only a few weeks left before DreamLeague Season 24 finishes setting up its stage. OG and MOUZ would have to reflect and reevaluate their decisions after failing to secure a qualifying spot in a major competition. OG, in particular, has been struggling to find its footing, as this is the second time they missed out on a major Dota 2 tournament. With the success of AVULUS and Palianytsia, all eyes are on them to see how they will perform against accomplished teams like Team Falcons. These teams have to be consistent to be a formidable force in the competition.

Stalingrad Dollosa

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