Look Sports Media – G2 Esports secured a crucial victory against Movistar KOI in the second round of the League of Legends World Championship 2025 Swiss Stage, pulling themselves out of an early hole. The win places G2 in the 1-1 pool, setting the stage for another high-stakes, single-elimination match.
For Movistar KOI, the situation is dire. With an 0-2 record, they now face a must-win scenario, requiring a flawless run in best-of-three series to keep their Worlds dreams alive.
Both European teams entered the match with their backs against the wall, having suffered defeats in their opening best-of-one encounters. MKOI faltered against KT Rolster, succumbing to familiar late-game struggles. G2, on the other hand, displayed a concerning lack of aggression in their loss to Top Esports.
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The Road to Victory: G2 vs. MKOI
G2 fans had reason to be concerned after their team’s lackluster start to Worlds, and those worries seemed to be validated early in this match. MKOI drew first blood within the first minute, ambushing Rudy "SkewMond" Semaan in a coordinated three-man gank. This early aggression continued as MKOI secured two picks on Rasmus "Caps" Borregaard Winther, establishing an early gold advantage.
The early-mid game was characterized by uncoordinated skirmishes, with both teams engaging in fights without clear objectives. However, these chaotic engagements proved to be the turning point for G2. Steven "Hans Sama" Liv’s Yunara made a significant impact, leading G2 to win the first major teamfight and equalize the kill score.
From that moment, G2 found their rhythm, capitalizing on the strengths of their team composition. The poke damage from Caps’ LeBlanc proved devastating, constantly whittling down MKOI’s health and preventing them from contesting objectives effectively.
With MKOI constantly weakened, G2 dictated the pace of the game, repeatedly picking off Alex "Myrwn" Villarejo’s Jax on flanks. The Baron fight ultimately sealed MKOI’s fate, paving the way for G2 to push into the Nexus and secure the victory in just 28 minutes.
Labros "Labrov" Papoutsakis’ Bard was instrumental in G2’s success, racking up an impressive 16 assists. Caps and Hans Sama also delivered strong offensive performances. Conversely, Sergen "BrokenBlade" Çelik outclassed his top lane opponent, with Myrwn’s 0/6/2 scoreline highlighting Movistar KOI’s struggles.
While G2 salvaged their Worlds campaign after a shaky start, the overall quality of play from both teams was underwhelming. G2’s early game deficiencies remain a concern, and better teams may exploit these weaknesses. For MKOI, a promising start once again dissolved into a disappointing finish.
Given their current form, it will be an uphill battle for MKOI to recover from their 0-2 start. However, to salvage the LEC’s reputation, they must secure at least a win or two at Worlds 2025. At least EU has its first win at Worlds, albeit against other EU opposition.
Update: Fnatic Falls to BLG
The LEC’s struggles continued as Fnatic suffered a decisive defeat against LPL’s top seed, Bilibili Gaming (BLG). The LEC third seed was outclassed by BLG, who rebounded from their surprising loss to 100 Thieves in dominant fashion.
Fnatic now joins MKOI in the 0-2 bracket, with few signs of hope for the former World Champions. Zhao "shad0w" Zhi-Qiang returned to the jungle for BLG, replacing Yang "Beichuan" Ling.
shad0w dominated his former home region, orchestrating early ganks that gave BLG a significant advantage against an uncoordinated Fnatic squad. From that point on, BLG maintained complete control, securing every major objective en route to an easy victory.
BLG will be encouraged by the strong performances of Chen "Bin" Zebin and Zhuo "knight" Ding. However, Fnatic will likely be haunted by their dominance. Oscar "Oscarinin" Muñoz Jiménez struggled once again, with questionable decision-making mirroring their first game defeat to CFO.
The loss marked another painful day for EU at Worlds, with two LEC teams now facing elimination.
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