Incredible Vitality streak continues as they reach BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026 Grand Final over Aurora

Vitality are truly inevitable. It’s another Grand Final secured for Counter-Strike’s top team right now, this time at BLAST Open Rotterdam 2026. And this time around, it comes at the expense of Aurora, who were unable to muster enough to make this series competitive.

Vitality dominant over lackluster Aurora

Although Aurora have had a strong tournament in Rotterdam so far, the gulf in class between them and Vitality was vast. Their brand of Counter-Strike was completely ineffective compared to Vitality’s rigorous, attentive style, leading to what was as straightforward a Semi-Final as you’re ever likely to see.

Aurora started on their map pick of Inferno, but you wouldn’t have been able to tell. Even though ZywOo was pretty ineffective compared to usual standards, his Vitality teammates (particularly flameZ) stepped up in his place, a stark reminder of this team’s quality across the board. The result was a 10:2 half, which translated to a 13:5 win. Even that scoreline is arguably kind to Aurora.

Vitality’s Nuke pick played out eerily similar. They raced to a 9:3 half, and were able to tap it across the finish line on the CT side. 13:5, once again. For Vitality, this is business as usual, the minimum expectation. We’re witnessing dominance unlike anything we’ve ever seen in the game. Savor it – you never know when these periods come to an end.

Aurora will be slightly disappointed at their showing against Vitality. XANTARES mustered just 14 kills across the two maps, another difficult Playoffs appearance for him. In his case, his hand injury means some lenience should be given. Despite that, it’s undeniably a strong overall result at BLAST Open Rotterdam, and they’ll be looking to build on this appearance as the Major approaches.