M80 Eliminate TYLOO from ESL Pro League Season 24 After 2-1 Comeback

M80 kept their ESL Pro League Season 24 campaign alive by defeating TYLOO 2-1 in the 0-2 elimination pool on October 5, 2026. After surrendering Mirage despite holding the halftime advantage, the North American side recovered on Cache and controlled the Anubis decider to send TYLOO out of the tournament with a 0-3 Swiss-stage record. 

Fritz "slaxz-" Dietrich was the central figure in M80's recovery. The German finished the three-map series with 60 kills, a 1.57 HLTV Rating 3.0 and 93.7 ADR, helping M80 secure their first victory of the event after opening losses to MOUZ and BetBoom. 

 

Quick Summary

Match and tournament information is based on HLTV's match page and event coverage. 

 

What Happened in M80 vs. TYLOO?

M80 kept their ESL Pro League Season 24 campaign alive with a 2-1 elimination-series victory over TYLOO.

 

The elimination series started badly for M80 despite an encouraging first half on Mirage.

TYLOO selected Mirage, while M80 picked Cache. After Dust2 and Nuke were removed in the opening veto phase and Ancient and Inferno followed later, Anubis remained as the deciding map. 

Mirage: TYLOO overturn M80's lead

M80 entered the second half of Mirage ahead 7-5 but could not convert that advantage into a map victory.

TYLOO won eight rounds after the break while allowing M80 only three, closing their own map pick 13-10. The turnaround was particularly damaging for M80 because it put the team one map away from elimination. 

slaxz- still produced a strong individual map, recording 23 kills and a 1.61 Rating 3.0, according to HLTV's statistics. 

Cache: M80 answer immediately

Fritz “slaxz-” Dietrich powered M80’s comeback and produced his strongest map of the series on Cache.

 

M80 responded on Cache.

Another 7-5 opening half left the match relatively close, but M80 took control after the side switch. They won the second half 6-2 and finished their map pick 13-7. 

This time, slaxz- was overwhelming. He recorded 21 kills, 116.1 ADR and a 2.08 Rating 3.0, including 12 AWP kills. 

JBa also became much more influential after struggling during M80's Mirage T side. Dust2.us reported that he went 11-1 in the second half of Cache, helping turn the series around. 

Anubis: M80 take control of the decider

M80 carried their momentum into Anubis and quickly established the conditions for a series win.

s1n's team built a 9-3 first-half advantage. TYLOO improved after switching sides, but the deficit was too large to overcome. M80 eventually closed the map 13-8 and the series 2-1. 

Lake led the server with 21 kills and 107.9 ADR on the decider, while JBa posted the highest Rating 3.0 on Anubis at 1.60. 

 

M80 vs. TYLOO Timeline

 

Key Details and Player Statistics

Statistics: HLTV Rating 3.0. 

 

M80 Roster at ESL Pro League Season 24

HLTV lists this five-player lineup and dephh as M80's coach. 

 

Why M80's Victory Matters

The immediate consequence is straightforward: M80 remain alive at ESL Pro League Season 24, while TYLOO are eliminated.

M80 had started the event with consecutive defeats. MOUZ beat them 2-0 in their opener before BetBoom added another 2-0 loss, although the latter series was competitive at 16-14 on Cache and 13-11 on Anubis.

That made TYLOO a true elimination match rather than simply another Swiss-stage fixture.

The victory therefore represents more than a single series win. M80 finally converted competitive stretches into complete map victories and demonstrated that they could recover after losing the opening map.

The format remains unforgiving, however. ESL Pro League Season 24 uses a 16-team Swiss group stage in which eight teams advance to the playoffs. At 1-2, M80 cannot afford another defeat. 

 

Tactical Impact: Cache and Anubis Changed the Series

The most important tactical pattern was M80's ability to reset after Mirage rather than allowing the failed T side to define the rest of the series.

Cache provided the turning point.

M80 produced a much stronger second half there, winning six of eight rounds after halftime. slaxz-'s AWP was especially effective, with HLTV recording 12 AWP kills and a 2.08 map rating. 

Anubis then demonstrated the value of starting strongly in an elimination decider. M80's 9-3 halftime lead gave TYLOO very little margin for error after the switch. 

It would be premature to treat one series as proof that M80 have solved their broader consistency problems, but their recovery from Mirage showed significantly better resilience than the final scores of their first two EPL matches suggested.

 

Tournament Impact

TYLOO leave ESL Pro League Season 24 in the 15th-16th place bracket with $2,500 in prize money, according to HLTV's event page. 

For M80, the tournament remains alive.

Their EPL S24 path now reads:

M80 must win their next two Swiss matches to complete the recovery from 0-2 and qualify for the playoffs.

 

Singapore Major Implications

The result carries an additional storyline beyond EPL.

HLTV reported that both M80 and TYLOO are already assured of places at the Singapore Major, meaning the match was not decisive for whether either organization would attend the Major. 

For TYLOO, however, the defeat could be more consequential for which stage they enter. According to HLTV, the loss damages TYLOO's attempt to secure a direct Stage 2 invitation. 

No additional VRS movement should be inferred until an updated ranking is published.

 

Impact Analysis

For M80, the biggest positive is the return of meaningful individual impact from slaxz-. His 60-33 series was comfortably M80's strongest statistical performance, while Lake provided a second consistent source of damage with 51 kills and 91.1 ADR. 

JBa's series is also notable for its contrast. His overall 38-39 scoreline does not immediately stand out, but his performance improved substantially as the match progressed, culminating in a 1.60 rating on Anubis. 

For TYLOO, the defeat ends their EPL run after three consecutive series losses. Moseyuh was their best-rated player against M80 at 1.20, but TYLOO could not capitalize on winning Mirage. 

 

What Changes Now?

M80 move from the 0-2 elimination pool into the 1-2 bracket. Every remaining Swiss match is still an elimination match for them.

TYLOO, meanwhile, have no route back into ESL Pro League Season 24. Their attention can shift toward their next events and, more importantly, their positioning ahead of the Singapore Major.

The difference is substantial: M80 still have a path to EPL's eight-team playoffs, whereas TYLOO's tournament run is complete.

Watch an earlier ESL Pro League meeting between TYLOO and M80 from Season 19. This is archival footage and not the Season 24 elimination match.

 

What to Watch Next: M80 vs. Legacy

M80's next opponent is now confirmed as Legacy.

The teams are scheduled to meet on October 6 in another elimination series. HLTV currently lists M80 vs. Legacy as M80's next ESL Pro League Season 24 match. 

That matchup provides an immediate test of whether the TYLOO victory represented a genuine upward turn.

Three areas are particularly worth watching: whether slaxz- can maintain his high individual output, whether M80 can avoid another slow or inconsistent T side, and whether JBa can carry his improved Cache/Anubis impact into the next series.

A loss eliminates M80. A victory would move them to 2-2 and create one final qualification match for a playoff spot.

 

FAQ

Did M80 eliminate TYLOO from ESL Pro League Season 24?

Yes. M80 defeated TYLOO 2-1 in their October 5 Swiss-stage elimination match. TYLOO finished the group stage 0-3 and were eliminated. 

What was the M80 vs. TYLOO score?

M80 won the best-of-three series 2-1. TYLOO took Mirage 13-10 before M80 won Cache 13-7 and Anubis 13-8. 

Who was the best player in M80 vs. TYLOO?

slaxz- was the highest-rated player across the series. He finished with 60 kills, 33 deaths, 93.7 ADR and a 1.57 HLTV Rating 3.0. 

Is M80 eliminated from ESL Pro League Season 24?

No. The victory moved M80 to a 1-2 Swiss record. They remain one defeat away from elimination and need two more wins to reach the playoffs. 

Who do M80 play next at EPL S24?

M80's next opponent is Legacy in the 1-2 elimination pool.