Natus Vincere emerged victorious over Monte in a thrilling 2-1 series at ESL Pro League Season 23. Monte dominated the opening map Dust2 with a decisive 13:4 win. However, Natus Vincere roared back on Inferno, securing a dominant 13:1 victory. The series culminated on Mirage, where Natus Vincere clinched the final map 13:11, ultimately claiming the series win. Natus Vincere's makazze delivered an exceptional performance with a 1.74 rating and a remarkable 59-33 K-D ratio.