Six Invitational 2024 Grand Finals Preview: The All-Brazilian Finals

Rainbow Six Siege

25 Feb

Kaustavmani Choudhury

As the dust settles in the heart of São Paulo, Brazil, the Six Invitational 2024 reaches its climactic conclusion. The world's top Rainbow Six Siege teams have battled fiercely, and now only two remain standing. In an electrifying battle of skill, both finalists hail from the same nation: Brazil. The grand stage is set, the crowd's anticipation is palpable, and the stakes couldn't be higher. Will it be FaZe Clan or w7m Esports who claim the ultimate title? Brace yourselves for an all-Brazilian showdown that promises heart-pounding action, tactical brilliance, and a legacy etched in R6S history.

The Journey

Both FaZe and w7m have faced a long and arduous journey to get to the Grand Finals. Facing opponents with immense skill, both teams have cemented their names in the Ginásio do Ibirapuera.

FaZe Clan:

FaZe Clan have always been strong title contenders in the Siege landscape. Their last major trophy was at the Six Sweden Major 2021. And every time since, they have come very close to glory.

In SI 2024, FaZe Clan had a decent start. Placing 2nd in their group, they managed to get into the playoffs with relative ease. It was in the playoffs that they showed off their incredible prowess. Playing on home soil, sending reigning champions G2 into the Lower Bracket, and leaving Virtus.pro searching for answers in the Upper Bracket Finals, FaZe dropped only 2 maps in the playoffs as they charged their way through to the Grand Finals.

W7m esports:

W7m are on the verge of doing something that has never been done before. Before coming into SI 2024, they had won both the BLAST R6 Major Copenhagen and the BLAST R6 Major Atlanta in 2023. Winning this tournament will mean that they have won every major trophy available in a calendar year, a feat never accomplished before.

In the group stage, w7m was part of the most competitive Group C. Tied with Virtus.pro, they finished second in the group, making their way into the playoffs. In the playoffs, they faced an initial setback against Wolves, making their way into the Lower Bracket. This is where they came to life. Dropping only two maps in the lower bracket, w7m had a spectacular run, beating out teams like SSG and getting their revenge on reigning champions G2. They managed to beat their former group rivals Virtus.pro in the Lower Bracket Finals 2-1 and secure their spot in the Grand Finals.

Predictions: FaZe Clan vs w7m esports

Both w7m and FaZe will be playing in front of a home crowd in Sao Paulo. Each time these two teams went head-to-head against each other, FaZe Clan always managed to win. In the playoffs, both teams have won against common teams in G2, Soniqs, and Virtus.pro.

FaZe Clan’s track record of triumphs and near-misses in previous tournaments only adds to the weight of expectations on their shoulders. w7m Esports, despite being the “underdogs” in this matchup, have shown remarkable resilience and determination throughout their journey to the finals.

FaZe Clan's experience and pedigree make them the logical favorites, backed by their consistent performance and dominance in previous encounters against w7m Esports. However, the unpredictable nature of Rainbow Six Siege and the relentless drive of w7m Esports to make history cannot be overlooked.

According to bookmarkers, w7m are the favorites going into this matchup, with odds equal to 1.52. While FaZe has odds equal to 2.35.

The Grand Finals will start at February 25 | 8 pm CET | 4 pm BRT.

Conclusion:

As the Six Invitational 2024 Grand Finals draw near, the stage is set for a monumental clash between FaZe Clan and w7m Esports. With both teams representing the pinnacle of Brazilian Siege talent, the anticipation among fans reaches a fever pitch. With the crowd roaring in the iconic Ginásio do Ibirapuera, the grand finals promise to deliver an unforgettable spectacle of skill, strategy, and sheer determination.

Brace yourselves for a showdown of epic proportions as FaZe Clan and w7m Esports lock horns in a battle for the ages, with the fate of the Six Invitational 2024 title hanging in the balance.

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