• Jonny emerged as the new eChampions League 2024 champion on 29 May after a dominant unbeaten run, defeating levyfinn 5-2 in the grand final.

• The event featured a live audience and football legend Ruud Gullit, adding prestige and excitement to the intense matches.

• Jonny's victory marks his third major title this year, including the VBL Club Championship and VBL Grand Final.

The eChampions League 2024 Finals, held on 29 May in London, England, delivered nerve-wrecking matches, unexpected upsets, and a new champion crowned amidst intense competition among big names in the football esports scene: Jonny.

The event counted with live audience which played an important role in keeping the atmosphere alive. A special highlight of the finals was the appearance of football legend Ruud Gullit. His presence added a touch of traditional football and prestige into the event by being part of the commenting crew and narrating his experiences throughout the event.

Quarter-Finals: A Stage of Surprises

The quarter-finals set the tone for an unpredictable tournament. The first goal of the quarter finals was scored by the Champion against Montaxer, who had held a very good streak till then. However, the match ended with a commanding victory for the German star of 4-0.

Matiasbonanno09, representing Manchester City, overcame Danipitbull in a tight match, which kept equalizing until Bonanno was able to hold a 5-3 against the Dsyre Juventus player.

Defending champion Emre Yilmaz narrowly defeated his teammate, friend and current FIFAe World Cup 2023 Champion ManuBachoore with a score of 3-2. This match would have turned out quite differently if the two penalties awarded wouldn't have been stopped.

Finally, levyfinn emerged victorious against DFernandes with a 3-1 final score, solidifying levyfinn's reputation of a rising star among the scene. This result came as particularly unexpected as the Portuguese had all bets on his side. However, it's worth remembering that levyfinn was responsible of taking this spot off the famous Vejrgang.

Semi Finals

In the semi-finals, Jonny continued his dominant run by defeating Matiasbonanno09 in a match that was appearing to go to extra time. The last goal was scored via penalty in the 92' minute, which earned Jonny a last-minute victory once again.

Meanwhile, levyfinn faced off against EmreYilmaz in a match that could easily have been the final. LevyFinn’s strategic offense secured his place in the grand final, marking the end of Yilmaz’s title defense in a shocking 6-2 victory.

The Grand Final: Jonny Emerges Victorious

The grand final saw a German clash between Jonny and LevyFinn battling for the title. Jonny’s journey to the final was marked by consistent high-level performances, and he did not disappoint. In a match filled with goals and incredible gameplay from both sides, the score ended up in a staggering 5-2 with Jonny emerging as the new eChampions League champion. Not only did he win a USD 75'000 prize, but he also marked his name in the history of the eChampions League.

What this means for Jonny

Jonny’s victory in the eChampions League finals capped off an incredible unbeaten run, extending his streak to 9 games without a loss within the tournament in this very first time as a contestant.

With Jonny’s stunning victory, the eChampions League has a new champion who will undoubtedly be a player to watch in future competitions. This year only, Jonny holds massive titles: a VBL Club Championship win with SC Paderborn, a VBL Grand Final victory and now the eChampions League 2024 trophy.