Look Sports Media – G2 Esports has stormed into the League of Legends World Championship 2025 playoffs after a thrilling 2-1 victory over FlyQuest in their Upper Bo3 series. This monumental win marks the first time an LEC team has reached the Worlds Top 8 since 2021, when Mad Lions faced defeat against Dplus KIA.
The series was a highly anticipated rematch, with G2 seeking revenge for their crushing 0-3 loss to FlyQuest at MSI 2025. This EU vs. NA showdown delivered all the drama and intensity fans could have hoped for.
Game 1: FlyQuest Draws First Blood
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FlyQuest came out strong in Game 1, showcasing a comfortable draft that highlighted their players’ signature picks. Inspired’s Wukong pick proved particularly effective, allowing the Polish jungler to establish a significant gold lead early on.
While the early game was relatively quiet, FlyQuest gradually built their advantage through superior CS and gold accumulation. They capitalized on G2’s spacing and teamplay errors, with Caps facing punishment for his top lane swaps.
As objectives became crucial, FlyQuest held a clear power advantage. G2 struggled to find proactive plays, failing to challenge FlyQuest’s control over Atakhan and Dragons. The game stagnated around the 30-minute mark, but FlyQuest remained firmly in control.
A costly death by Caps opened the door for FlyQuest to secure Baron, and they swiftly capitalized. A decisive teamfight in the bot lane saw G2 scattered and picked apart, with SkewMond left to flee from his own base, pursued by Inspired. This moment perfectly encapsulated the game, highlighting the impact of the jungler difference in FlyQuest’s dominance.
Game 2: SkewMond Sparks G2’s Comeback
After a disappointing Game 1, G2 turned the tables in Game 2. While the early game mirrored the first, with a slow start and Caps falling behind in gold, G2 finally displayed the proactivity that had been missing in their previous Worlds matches.
SkewMond emerged as the driving force behind G2’s recovery, roaming across the map to support his team and secure a gold lead. Despite conceding Atakhan after a failed engage, G2 bounced back with isolated kills, maintaining control of the game.
From that point on, teamfights became a strength for G2, consistently winning engagements with their champions surviving on low health. This snowball effect allowed G2 to extend their lead across the board, ultimately securing a dominant victory with a final score of 15 kills to 3. BrokenBlade and Labrov stood out with 12 assists each, while Bwipo struggled for FlyQuest, often finding himself caught out of position.
Game 3: A Nail-Biting Finish
Game 3 shattered the pattern of the previous two matches, delivering a fast-paced and proactive contest from both teams. Bwipo continued to struggle, but G2 also made mistakes, with Bwipo and Inspired taking down BrokenBlade early on. Massu landed crucial long-range skillshots to keep the game balanced.
G2 secured the Herald, while FlyQuest claimed the drakes, resulting in an even state heading into the mid-game. After taking control of the top lane, G2 forced Atakhan and won the ensuing fight. However, FlyQuest retaliated, securing two kills in G2’s jungle and claiming Baron for free.
Just as G2’s victory seemed to slip away, they regrouped and engaged in a favorable fight that saw Bwipo’s Azir fall once again. The game entered a tense lull as both teams awaited Baron’s respawn.
The decisive fight erupted, with FlyQuest initially gaining a 2-0 advantage and securing Baron once more. But G2 refused to back down, launching an immediate counter-attack in the mid lane. SkewMond and Caps unleashed a devastating combination of abilities, decimating FlyQuest.
With four players down and no resources left, FlyQuest was vanquished, and G2 secured their place in the Worlds playoffs. This victory represents redemption for MSI, redemption for years of frustration for European League of Legends fans.
This marks the first series win for an EU team against NA since 2021, and the first Top 8 appearance for the LEC at Worlds since 2021. It is a moment of hope when hope seemed distant earlier in the tournament.
FlyQuest will now await the 2-2 draw for their final chance to join G2 in the playoffs.
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