HVFC eSport | Hellas Verona Finish as European Runners-Up: Hezers Falls Only in the Final Against Como

Verona – Hellas Verona’s European journey in the eChampions League comes to an end with a prestigious second-place finish. The Gialloblù club, represented by pro player Lucio "Hezers" Vecchione and strengthened by its partnership with Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP), were crowned runners-up in Europe in the continental competition dedicated to EA SPORTS FC 26.

During the final day of the eChampions League Finals, held yesterday, Wednesday 27 May, at the HungExpo Conference Centre in Budapest, Hezers delivered an outstanding performance, reaching the Grand Final after two convincing victories in the knockout stage.

In the quarter-finals, the Hellas Verona player defeated Daniel “DFernandes” Fernandes, representing Cádiz CF, by a score of 5-3. In the semi-finals, Hezers confirmed his excellent form with a dominant 6-1 victory over Alihanlion, pro player for RB Leipzig.

The final match of the competition saw Hellas Verona face Como, represented by Anders “Vejrgang” Vejrgang, the reigning Italian champion. It was a hard-fought and closely contested final, decided by the finest margins, in which Hezers narrowly lost 3-2, finishing the tournament in second place.

It remains a historic achievement for the Gialloblù club and for Hezers himself, who succeeded in taking Hellas Verona among Europe’s elite all the way to the eChampions League final. A result of absolute prestige that confirms the growth of the Club’s eSports project and the value of the Italian pro player on the international stage.

Hellas Verona's Road to the Final
Quarter-finals
Hellas Verona vs Cádiz - 5-3

Semi-finals
Hellas Verona vs RB Leipzig - 6-1

Grand Final
Como vs Hellas Verona - 3-2