Spirit and NAVI were eliminated from DL S28, Larl started practicing for his return, results of the first group stage
The final day of the first group stage of DreamLeague Season 28 has ended. Team Spirit and Natus Vincere failed to secure tiebreakers and left the tournament. OG defeated BetBoom Team in a bo2, but lost the bo3 tiebreaker.
Most of today's matches did not decide anything. The highlight of the day was a Rampage from the new PARIVISION player, SSS, at the 14th minute. Team Spirit lost the first map 26-2 and immediately lost their chances for tiebreakers. According to rumors, Larl has already started practicing and will return to the team for PGL Wallachia Season 8. The former captain of Team Spirit, Miposhka, also commented on the elimination of Team Spirit:
'Guys, what kind of f*cked up sh*t is this? I wake up, you know, and see that Spirit is already out. Are you kidding me? Good morning, as they say. Nah, I'm shocked. Sad, sad. Support the guys there.'
The following teams advanced to the second group stage:
The upcoming matches will be played in a bo3 format. The second group stage will take place on February 20-28. As a result, the four best teams will advance to the playoffs, which will run from February 28 to March 1. The tournament's prize pool is $1 million and EPT points, which are needed to receive direct invitations to other ESL tournaments, including Esports World Cup 2026.