tN1R Interview: Team Spirit Star Calls Match vs Team Falcons “A Great Chance for Revenge” Ahead of Budapest Major Playoffs

In a fresh tN1R interview published ahead of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025 playoffs, Team Spirit rifler Andrey “tN1R” Tatarinovich shared his thoughts on the upcoming quarter-final match against Team Falcons, calling it “a good chance for revenge” after a string of losses to the European roster earlier this season.

According to the player, while he personally approaches the match calmly, some teammates “feel the weight” of past defeats to Falcons superstars NiKo and m0NESY. Spirit have already suffered three series losses to Falcons in 2025, taking only one map across all encounters.

“Just a Usual Match — But a Chance for Revenge”

tN1R emphasized that his mindset remains stable heading into the arena stage:

He considers the match “just a normal game,” yet acknowledges that for the team, it’s “a good opportunity for revenge” after repeated setbacks.

He also reiterated a philosophy he shared earlier in Budapest: coming into the Major without inflated expectations, arguing that high emotional stakes create unnecessary pressure.

Team Spirit’s Road to the Playoffs

Team Spirit reached the playoffs with a clean 3–0 record in Stage 3, securing victories over top-tier opponents including MOUZ. After that win, tN1R highlighted the team’s confidence in their structured practice and credited their resilience for closing out the series on Overpass despite challenges on Train.

He also revealed a humorous preseason moment, noting the team jokingly set a “donk ace every match” challenge—one the superstar rifler surprisingly came close to fulfilling in the early rounds.

Falcons Secure Playoff Spot With Win Over G2

Team Falcons advanced to the quarter-finals after defeating G2 Esports 2:1 in a tense Stage 3 decider. IGL kyxsan praised the squad’s mentality, saying they “never stopped believing,” while m0NESY described the match as highly emotional and motivating.

Falcons’ preparation differed from past Majors, with NiKo confirming they skipped a pre-event bootcamp in favor of rest, citing a heavy travel schedule.

Head-to-Head: Falcons Dominant in 2025

While the all-time matchup between Spirit and Falcons is balanced, 2025 has been one-sided:

Falcons lead 3–0 in series this year

Spirit have taken only one map

m0NESY remains one of the highest-rated players of the season

Falcons maintain an undefeated streak on Ancient, a map likely to influence the veto

This context explains why bookmakers list Falcons as slight favorites, despite Spirit’s flawless Stage 3 run.

What This Means for the Quarter-Final

The tN1R interview positions this matchup as both a strategic and psychological test for Team Spirit:

• Spirit must overcome their most difficult opponent of 2025

• Falcons enter with momentum and star firepower

• tN1R’s mindset and adaptation within Spirit’s new tactical structure will be key

• donk and sh1ro remain Spirit’s primary win conditions

• The match holds significant bracket impact as both teams aim for a semifinal berth

The CS2 community expects one of the most anticipated quarter-finals of the tournament.