In the Russian-speaking Dota 2 community, Team Liquid's victory in Elite League Season 2 is widely discussed, with particular attention on Michał 'Nisha' Jankowski, who won his first LAN trophy since 2019.
Alexander 'Santa' Koltan praised Nisha's performance in the final, noting his determination to avoid defeat and his flawless play on Storm and Ember. He compared Nisha's performance to Miracle's prime days, saying it was a rare and luxurious display of skill.
Artem 'fng' Barshak enjoyed the final between 1win and Liquid, expressing regret that his team came close, but ultimately lost to Nisha's exceptional play.
Yaroslav 'NS' Kuznetsov congratulated Liquid on breaking through their top-2 barrier, hoping they would continue their success at The International.
Alexey 'Lex' Filippov commended Nisha for his well-deserved victory, noting that 1win has turned from an underdog into a dark horse for future Internationals, wishing them luck in their preparation.
Rustam 'Adekvat' Mavlyutov celebrated Nisha's achievement, referring to him as the "Polish prince" and praising the high-quality Dota.
Arseniy 'ArsZeeqq' Usov expressed his emotions over Nisha's win, while Vladislav 'BLACKARXANGEL' Ivashchenko lamented the close defeat of 1win against Team Liquid, recognising Nisha's refusal to lose and the strong improvement of the team throughout the tournament.
Team Liquid's victory in Elite League Season 2 marks their first LAN win with the current roster.