The Esports World Cup 2025 in Riyadh is building to a monumental climax. With five weeks of fierce competition already behind us and only two to go, the stakes have never been higher. Week 5 brought electrifying finishes, historic milestones, and seismic shifts in the Club Championship leaderboard
EA Sports FC 25: ManuBachoore Becomes the First Two-Time Champion
Week 5 kicked off with a headline-making moment in the EA Sports FC Pro World Championship. Manuel “ManuBachoore” Bachoore of Team Liquid delivered an epic performance to become the first-ever two-time EA Sports FC world champion with a hard-fought 5–3 victory over Brice “Brice” Masson (Team Vitality). He emerged triumphant after navigating grueling play-in qualifiers and defeating elite players across the bracket, the result: Team Liquid now leads the Club Championship with 4,200 points
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Becoming the first two-time champion in this prestigious event, it’s a dream come true,” ManuBachoore said after his win
Call of Duty: Warzone – Twisted Minds Claim Their First LAN Title
Call of Duty: Warzone delivered a dramatic finish in Week 5. The underdog squad Twisted Minds, featuring Aydan “Aydan” Conrad, Riley “zSmit” Smith, and Benjamin “Almond” Rosendahl, triumphed over a grueling 10-game grand final. This victory was particularly poignant as it marked each player’s first LAN championship despite their long-standing reputations in the scene. Their win earned them $250,000, 1,000 Club Championship points, and a leap into fifth place on the leaderboard, just behind Virtus pro.
Rainbow Six Siege X: Team Secret’s Flawless Run
In Rainbow Six Siege X, Team Secret pulled off an awe-inspiring, undefeated run to the title. They dominated the grand final with a 3–0 sweep against G2 Esports, securing each map and taking their place in EWC history as champions. Their flawless performance added a unique chapter to Week 5’s narrative of upsets and triumphs.
Tekken 8: The Final Four Locked In
Week 5 also featured the fierce Tekken 8 Last Chance Qualifier, where 412 players battled for the remaining main event spots. Numan “Numan Ch” Chaudhry (Team Falcons) emerged as a standout competitor, demolishing Korean legend qudans in the upper bracket and striking another decisive blow in the final to lock in his spot in the main event.
Club Championship Standings: Liquid Takes Over, the Race Intensifies
Here’s how the leaderboard looks after Week 5:
- 1. Team Liquid – 4,200 points (new leaders after FC 25 win)
- 2. Team Falcons – trailing closely behind
- 3. Team Vitality – consolidated ground with strong showings
- 5. Twisted Minds – surged after their Warzone victory
With only seven events left and the final two weeks looming, each title win and point swing is becoming increasingly critical
Conclusion: The Championship Race Is on a Knife’s Edge
Week 5 of the Esports World Cup 2025 proved to be a turning point. ManuBachoore’s historic FC Pro win propelled Team Liquid into the lead. Twisted Minds’ Warzone breakthrough added fresh dynamics to the race. Team Secret’s flawless Rainbow Six Siege title added another layer of unpredictability. And with Tekken 8’s main bracket set, the stage is more dramatic than ever.
With only two weeks and seven events remaining, the Club Championship race is now anyone’s to win. Whether you’re rooting for legacy teams or emerging challengers, EWC 2025 continues to deliver storylines that will resonate long after the final trophy is lifted.
