Summary:
- Los Ratones rolled to a perfect 3-0 series win and claimed their second consecutive EMEA Masters championship.
- They did, however, lose their group stage contest against Barça, but Los Ratones persevered and destroyed tough foes in the knockout rounds to reach the final.
- Nemesis was the Finals MVP, and he put on an incredible display on Xerath to win it.
Los Ratones vs Barça eSports was the match everyone was talking about at the EMEA Masters Spring 2025 Grand Final. And tell you what, it did not disappoint. Everything was on the line after tense and shocking games throughout a competitive season. The two heavyweights met in front of a huge live audience at the EMEA Masters Grand Final, with Los Ratones starting the game with a bang. So, let’s take a closer look at how the exchange played out!
The Grand Final Match Summary
Los Ratones were so solid macro-wise throughout the series. They had a handle on vision control and time management on objectives to the point that Barça didn’t even stand a chance at contesting them. As usual, Baus, the top laner, was instrumental in this systemic reflection of map dominance. He maintained waves in his favor and would flank deep with teleports to break Barça’s formations and to initiate fights. This way, they were able to secure early drakes and the Rift Herald, but they integrated that into ongoing pressure across all lanes of the map.
Barça eSports had no openings, as Los Ratones’ map vision and organized rotations countered all of their usual approaches. They had no way to generate counterplays due to how far behind they were. And, they continually found themselves in the wrong position throughout fights, so Los Ratones execute better in teamfights. The match ended 3-0, and Los Ratones claimed their second EMEA Masters trophy in a row.
Road to the Final
Los Ratones had a pretty rocky start in the group stage, losing 0-2 to Barça eSports. But they showed a great deal of resilience and competitiveness when it came to the knockout stages. They started off by beating Kaufland Hangry Knights and then beat NORD Esports, their regional rival in the NLC. After that, they finally beat BoostGate Esports in what was a really tough series (3-2).
They kept their flow going as they demolished BK ROG Esports 2-1 in the semifinals. They really went against a team that would have been rated a significant contender out of France’s LFL. This line of prestige created yet another opportunity to face Barça eSports again in the finals.
Barça eSports also came into the tournament fired up. They entered with a bang and stomped Los Ratones 2-0 in the group stage, to which they originally looked like the favorite team. Although losing in the grand finals after a great tournament, Barça eSports certainly proved their ability to challenge elite teams. Not only that, but they also put Los Ratones in a position to adapt and improve, moving towards the finals.
Key Players and Performances
Los Ratones showed up in teamfights, they executed perfectly, and the teamfights became team smashes for Los Ratones. Baus’s deep flanks and teleports constantly disrupt Barça’s teamfight formation by isolating key targets for fast and coordinated collapses. Nemesis and Velja really coordinated well as a mid-jungle duo for engages and disengages, maximizing damage while minimizing risk.
Los Ratones had masterful map vision control. And their mid laner, Nemesis, increased that control really well. He constantly pressured the mid lane while roaming well to support the side lanes and continued farming gold for Los Ratones. Since by the mid to late game, Los Ratones had consistently held over 10000 gold of a lead. This cuts off as many resources for Barça as possible.
Most notably, Nemesis won Finals MVP with his 11/0/12 performance on Xerath. It was an unusual pick in the current meta, but his play showed a lot of mechanical skill and game sense.
Conclusion
Los Ratones vs Barça eSports wasn’t merely a match; it might have been a statement. Los Ratones didn’t merely win, but they did it convincingly, establishing themselves in the history books as the EMEA Masters champions in back-to-back seasons. Now this victory sets the bar higher than any other team can imagine. Quite obviously, the performances of Los Ratones relay a powerful message to everyone in the EMEA: they’re going to be at the top for the foreseeable future.
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