Look Sports Media – After a five-year drought, G2 Esports has stormed back into the Knockout Stage of the League of Legends World Championship, reigniting hopes of a deep Worlds run. The LEC champions, however, face a formidable challenge in their quarterfinal matchup: the LPL powerhouse, Top Esports (TES). This sets the stage for a high-stakes rematch, as G2 seeks to avenge their earlier defeat at the hands of TES during the Swiss Stage.
The road to the Knockouts was a mixed bag for both teams. Their Worlds 2025 campaign began with a head-to-head clash, where TES handed G2 a decisive loss. The European squad appeared sluggish and reminiscent of their earlier struggles, allowing TES’s jungler, Seo "Kanavi" Jin-hyeok, to dominate the game.
Since that initial setback, G2 has undergone a significant transformation, particularly with the emergence of rookie jungler Rudy "SkewMond" Semaan. Their newfound synergy propelled them to victories against Movistar KOI, and more impressively, against LPL champions Bilibili Gaming (BLG). While BLG’s subsequent elimination cast a shadow on the win, G2 ultimately secured their Knockout Stage berth with a convincing victory over FlyQuest.
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Going against TES tomorrow, they’re definitely a strong opponent and not to be underestimated, I appreciate the delusion thoughI can’t tell you what will happen tomorrow but I am confident in us and I don’t want to stop hereI hope you’ll cheer for usSee you tomorrow Europe – G2 Memento (@MementoLoL) October 29, 2025
TES, despite their initial dominance, also showed vulnerability during the Swiss Stage. After a clean win against G2 and 100 Thieves, they were outmaneuvered by LCK titans KT Rolster and Gen.G, both of whom have secured spots in the Semi-finals. While TES remains the favorite, G2 might consider them one of the more manageable draws they could have faced.
The stakes are high, as the victor of this quarterfinal clash will advance to face either the reigning World Champions, T1, or the dark horse of the tournament, Anyone’s Legend. T1, despite a shaky Swiss Stage performance, remains a force to be reckoned with. Anyone’s Legend, on the other hand, has been a revelation, tearing through the Swiss Stage undefeated with impressive wins against formidable opponents. The road to the Worlds final is paved with challenges, and G2’s ability to overcome TES will be a crucial test of their championship aspirations.
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