Vitality Dominate PARIVISION 3-0 in PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 CS2 Final — Belchonokk, ZywOo & Player Quotes

Vitality Dominate PARIVISION 3-0 in PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 CS2 Final — Belchonokk, ZywOo & Player Quotes

Team Vitality clinched the PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 CS2 title with a clean 3–0 victory over PARIVISION in Romania on Feb 22, 2026, closing the series Overpass 13:10, Dust2 13:4, and Inferno 16:13. Vitality’s win was powered by standout performances from Mathieu “ZywOo” Herbaut and consistent map control, while PARIVISION struggled under pressure despite strong beginnings.

Key Takeaways: Vitality’s Victory & Tactical Edge

Vitality win PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 CS2 without dropping a map, showcasing deep map pools and strategic preparation.

ZywOo named MVP, reaching a milestone 30th MVP award at a major.

PARIVISION showed promise, especially early on Inferno and Overpass, but succumbed to pressure and crucial losses.

Belchonokk: “Vitality Were Really Good on Overpass”

PARIVISION rifler Andrey “Belchonokk” Yasinskiy highlighted Vitality’s preparation and map-specific strategy:

“Vitality were really strong, and they were ready for us on Overpass — they played it very well.”

Belchonokk pointed to a pivotal eco round lost early on Overpass that swung momentum, even though PARIVISION held the map close.

On Dust2, Belchonokk admitted PARIVISION “played terribly,” struggling with confidence and mistakes under Vitality’s pressure. On Inferno, PARIVISION looked strong up to 11–6, but dropped critical clutches and allowed Vitality back into the series.

Additional Player & Analyst Reactions

apEX on Leadership & Rival Respect

Vitality captain Dan “apEX” Madesclaire celebrated the team’s win while praising PARIVISION’s leadership:

“Respect to these guys… wherever they go, they achieve success.”

Jame on the Pain of Finals Loss

PARIVISION IGL Dzhami “Jame” Ali posted emotionally:

“It was an incredibly painful defeat… losing hurts because you give everything to win.”

Zeus on Vitality’s Edge

Analyst Danylo “Zeus” Teslenko noted the experience gap:

“Vitality are number one… PARIVISION has individual skill, but need more time on details.”

zweih’s Short Message

PARIVISION player Ivan “zweih” Gogin summed it up succinctly:

“Not today.”

PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 Final: Stats & Highlights

Map Breakdown

Overpass: Vitality 13–10 PARIVISION — Tight start but Vitality executed late.

Dust2: Vitality 13–4 — Tactical dominance and clean utility.

Inferno: Vitality 16–13 — PARIVISION momentum, then reversal.

Prize Pool

🏆 1st — Vitality: $225,000

🥈 2nd — PARIVISION: $100,000

MVP

⭐ ZywOo — Highest overall event rating and peak performance.

Why This Matters for CS2 Fans

Vitality’s win at PGL Cluj-Napoca 2026 marks their first major CS2 title of the season and cements their status as a top contender heading into future championships. PARIVISION’s performance — while ending in defeat — showed world-class potential with explosive moments that CS2 analysts will continue to break down.