Spirit defeated Vitality in the Esports World Cup quarter-finals, breaking a six-match losing streak against their rivals. The team dominated Mirage after a close overtime loss on Nuke. Magixx attributed the victory to external pressure affecting Vitality, referencing comments from apEX about struggling to play at the Paris Major in front of a home crowd.
Magixx dismissed a crucial moment on Nuke where his HE grenade eliminated a low-health donk, joking with teammate S0tF1k about his grenade placement. He stated the incident had no bearing on his performance or the team's momentum heading into Mirage.
Spirit will face Legacy in the semi-final. Magixx warned of the Brazilian team's threat, noting their recent upsets over Vitality in Austin, dominant performances against Falcons, and convincing victory over MOUZ. He emphasized the importance of preparation against an unpredictable opponent.
