Look Sports Media – G2’s League of Legends Worlds 2025 journey has come to a devastating end, succumbing to Top Esports (TES) in a 1-3 defeat that sends the Chinese powerhouse to the semi-finals. The series exposed critical flaws in G2’s gameplay, ultimately extinguishing the LEC’s last hope at the tournament.
The four-game clash saw G2 struggling to gain a foothold, outmaneuvered by TES’s superior drafting and proactive engagements. The loss marks the end of European representation at Worlds 2025, following earlier eliminations of MKOI and Fnatic.
Game 1: TES Domination Sets the Tone
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Pre-match concerns about TES exploiting G2’s passive tendencies proved well-founded. TES executed their game plan flawlessly, focusing on isolating and punishing Labrov. Before G2 could react, Labrov was already down 0/3, handing JackeyLove a significant advantage over Hans Sama. TES controlled every lane and secured early dragons, forcing G2 into desperate recovery attempts. G2’s strategy hinged on getting Atakhan involved, but their efforts were consistently thwarted by their inability to contain JackeyLove in the bot lane. Ultimately, G2 conceded objectives, and a failed attempt to pick off 369’s Ambessa resulted in a disastrous dive. TES swiftly overwhelmed G2, amassing a 10k gold lead and securing the Nexus in just 31 minutes.
Game 2: G2’s Aggression Provides a Spark
Game 1 triggered memories of G2’s past passivity. In response, G2 adopted an aggressive approach in Game 2, applying pressure on TES, especially in the bot lane. Hans Sama capitalized on JackeyLove’s mistakes, building a 1k gold lead. G2 initially demonstrated strong coordination, but a careless river traverse by Labrov and Hans Sama, lacking vision, allowed TES to equalize the game. Despite Skewmond making a similar positioning error, G2 managed to stabilize. A risky Baron play proved decisive, with G2 picking off a vulnerable JackeyLove and securing the objective. The European team methodically chipped away at TES’s base, claiming two inhibitors before sealing Game 2.
Game 3: Passivity Leads to Inevitable Defeat
Game 3 was a painful experience for G2 fans. The first 15 minutes were uneventful, with TES gradually gaining control as their composition scaled. G2 ceded the first tower and watched TES claim two dragons, while securing grubs and Rift Herald. The game’s agonizing pace reached a critical point when TES secured Atakhan uncontested, as G2 opted to passively observe. Unable to engage due to TES’s poke-heavy composition, G2 failed to capitalize on opportunities elsewhere. A misjudged Thresh hook by Labrov handed TES a winning teamfight in mid, effectively ending the contest. TES’s range advantage proved insurmountable, and 369’s Aatrox obliterated G2 in a subsequent fight, leading to the Dragon Soul. TES secured three kills on their approach to G2’s base, facing minimal resistance. Labrov’s Thresh pick, typically a strength, severely backfired.
Game 4: Atakhan’s Blunder Seals G2’s Fate
G2 started Game 4 strong, with Hans Sama securing first blood with a Draven ultimate. Mirroring their Game 2 success, Hans Sama held a 1.1k gold lead, and G2 secured the first drake. However, TES quickly seized back momentum with a stellar performance from 369 and Kanavi. The Atakhan proved decisive, with a critical misjudgment and positioning error from G2. They engaged the Atakhan at an inopportune moment, trapping themselves against a wall. TES stole the Atakhan, and G2’s poor positioning resulted in the deaths of BrokenBlade, Skewmond, and Labrov. Kanavi, identified as G2’s greatest threat, capitalized on his advantage, leading to a 1.6k gold lead. G2 found themselves in a similar position to Game 3, struggling to engage due to TES’s poke. A desperate mid-lane engage failed, and TES’s scaling Viktor melted through G2’s composition, resulting in an Ace. G2’s exit from Worlds 2025 became inevitable, with the Atakhan blunder marking the turning point.
A Disappointing End, But Hope Remains
Top Esports advances to the semi-finals, where they will face the winner of T1 vs. Anyone’s Legend. For G2, this is a bitter end to a positive Worlds 2025 run, marking the LEC’s return to the Top 8 since 2021, and G2’s first appearance since 2020. SkewMond and Labrov gained valuable experience at this level. However, G2 made fundamental errors, particularly in drafting, which hindered their ability to engage TES. Labrov struggled throughout the series, missing abilities and lacking awareness. While G2’s 2025 improvement earns them some leniency, they must translate potential into results. To compete against Eastern opposition, they must improve numerous aspects of their game.
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