On March 24, after a challenging couple of seasons, TenZ and Sentinels finally secured another trophy. This victory came after a grueling five-map series win over Gen.G in the Masters Madrid final. This win marks a significant milestone, three years after their last international triumph.
Series Overview
The series was a nail-biter, with both teams winning their map picks. Gen.G emerged victorious on Breeze and Ascent, while Sentinels claimed Bind and Split. As the series moved into Icebox, zekken was on track for a record number of kills, having already achieved 89 after four maps, including 29 on Split alone.
Icebox Showdown
Icebox presented a contrasting history for both teams. Sentinels had previously lost their only two Icebox appearances, while Gen.G had a strong record, winning five out of the six Icebox maps they had played. However, Sentinels defied expectations and demonstrated an attacking masterclass in the second half. Zellsis led the charge with a +10 kill/death differential, securing his first international trophy. Despite a quieter final map, zekken still managed to notch up 101 kills across the series.
Victory for Sentinels
This victory marked a first international trophy for Zellsis, zekken, and johnqt. TenZ and Sacy also joined the ranks of the elite, claiming their second trophies each. By winning Masters Madrid, Sentinels earned three VCT championship points, the majority of the prize pool, the Clove-themed trophy, and a special featured slot on the VALORANT store for their bundle. This win makes Sentinels the second team to win two international trophies after Fnatic and the first team to win two VCT Masters.
Looking Ahead
With this win, Sentinels are now in a strong position for qualifying for Champions 2024, having earned six points between Kickoff and Masters Madrid. However, there’s little time for the champions to rest, as the Americas league resumes in just two weeks.
