RIYADH: RBLZ Gaming – RB Leipzig took home the trophy and $300,000 in prize money after winning the final of the FIFAe Club World Cup 2023 at Gamers8.
The 2v2 competition, with total prize money of $1 million, took place from July 6 to 9 at Riyadh Boulevard City.
RB Leipzig, a team composed of Umut, the champion of the FIFAe World Cup 2022, and Vejrgang, the youngest ever FIFAe Club World Cup champion, claimed the trophy, after defeating Team FUTWIZ Europe following a dominant run to the final.
The partnership between FIFAe and Gamers8 is worth a total prize pool of $3 million for three competitions taking place at the festival. The FIFAe Nations Cup 2023 begins on July 11 and will be followed by the FIFAe World Cup 2023 on July 16.
Adrian Rolli, head of e-football at FIFA, said: “We are proud to be able to continuously raise the stage for our clubs and players and it’s always amazing to see organizations like RB Leipzig rise to the occasion.
“This was a spectacular start to what will be the biggest FIFAe finals we’ve ever had. Congrats to the players, coach, and club on an amazing victory and setting the tone for the rest of the event.”
Anders Vejrgang, of RB Leipzig, said: “Of course we are happy that we won the money, but the trophy is so important for us three. Everyone knows that we are the best team, and we were finally able to prove it.”
RB Leipzig took an early lead with a goal at the 30-minute mark of the first leg. FUTWIZ responded quickly, but a pass from Umut set up Vejrgang to score, bringing the game to 2-1 at half-time of the first leg. RB Leipzig’s defence held firm in the second half to take a one-goal lead into the second leg.
With a tied score of 1-1 in the second leg, RB Leipzig won the final with an aggregate score of 3-2.
