Test ahead of Arlington-Major: PSG.LGD wins Riyadh Masters

Test ahead of Arlington-Major: PSG.LGD wins Riyadh Masters
Photo: The Dota team PSG.LGD is back on the international stage and is living up to expectations. (File picture) / Photo: Valve/dpa

In the final of the invitation Dota tournament Riyadh Masters, PSG.LGD clearly beat the world champion Team Spirit with a score of 2:0. At the first international tournament with Chinese participation in a long time, the rest of the region also performed well.

"The most important thing is that we stay together as a team and give everything for each other. Of course, there are ups and downs, but we can cope with that," PSG said.LGD's captain Zhang "y'" Yiping, according to a translation, in the stream of the tournament. "We already know each other and our feelings very well. There are pros and cons to this, but we will stick together as a family.»

In the final of the last Dota 2 World Championship, PSG was defeated.LGD against Team Spirit was still close, but in Riyadh they made short work of the Russian opponents. With a view to the upcoming Major in Arlington, PSG applies.LGD is now a top favorite.

Who can stand up to the Chinese team there remains open. OG, the winners of the Stockholm Major, lost to the Chinese team in the semifinals. Team Liquid and Tundra Esports disappointed in Riyadh. Team Secret did surprisingly well, but is not represented in Arlington.

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