Look Sports Media – Movistar KOI narrowly avoided elimination at the League of Legends World Championship 2025, staging a dramatic comeback against Team Secret Whales (TSW). After falling behind 0-1, the LEC second seed rallied to secure a 2-1 victory, keeping their Worlds dream alive and advancing to the final round of the Swiss stage.
The Spanish squad will now face a high-stakes, do-or-die series on Saturday, battling for a coveted spot in the playoffs. Their journey has been anything but smooth, exposing some familiar vulnerabilities that could threaten their chances of further advancement.
MKOI’s Old Habits Die Hard in Game 1
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Movistar KOI’s tendency to squander leads reared its ugly head in the opening game. This flaw was previously evident in their loss to KT Rolster, where they surrendered an early advantage. Against TSW, MKOI once again built a promising position, only for David "Supa" Garcia to make a critical error, handing their opponents a lifeline.
Supa’s misplay allowed TSW to gain momentum, with Hoang "Eddie" Cong Nghia’s Yunara becoming a dominant force, ultimately finishing with a 9-0-12 scoreline. The blunder drew sharp criticism from commentator Eefje "sjokz" Depoortere, who deemed it "disrespectful" considering the resources Supa had been given.
"The fact that you get given three kills for your Trundle, your jungle in the early game, that you push them around early game… Then, Supa, I like the guy, I think he’s been a great player in EU, but I think it’s extremely disrespectful to not have the presence of mind that they can catch you out," Sjokz exclaimed on the broadcast.
Jojopyun Sparks MKOI’s Resurgence
Having been given a rude awakening in Game 1, MKOI approached Games 2 and 3 with a newfound sense of urgency. Despite falling behind in gold in Game 2, they played a more controlled game, denying TSW easy openings.
As the game progressed, MKOI’s superior scaling began to show, allowing them to secure objectives and ultimately turn the tide in a decisive teamfight. They capitalized on their newfound advantage to close out the game and level the series.
While Supa continued to struggle, Joseph "Jojopyun" Pyun and Javier "Elyoya" Prades stepped up to compensate for his shortcomings. The duo dominated Game 3 on Ahri and Naafiri, respectively, with Jojopyun going 6-2-7 and Elyoya achieving a remarkable 10-0-8 scoreline.
Recognizing their advantage, Jojopyun prioritized bullying TSW out of the server over focusing on objectives, securing a 2-1 series victory for MKOI.
"I should get angry at our teams more often" – Eefje Depoortere (@sjokz) October 23, 2025
MKOI now awaits the draw to determine their final Swiss round opponent, which will be revealed after the conclusion of Friday’s Round 4 matches.
Gen.G Annihilates TES, Secures Playoff Berth
Gen.G continued their dominant run at Worlds 2025, effortlessly securing a playoff spot with a 2-0 victory over Top Esports (TES). The MSI champions showcased their superiority in every aspect of the game, sweeping aside their opponents in convincing fashion.
Neither game lasted longer than 30 minutes, reaffirming Gen.G’s status as favorites to win the World Championship, despite their earlier loss to Anyone’s Legend in the group stage.
Even the Sion pick could not save TES, as Bai "369" Jiahao quickly fell behind, ending Game 1 with a 0/4/2 scoreline. Similarly, in Game 2, Gen.G allowed TES to pick Azir and Yunara, but they had no trouble neutralizing the champions.
Regardless of the champion picks, TES were outclassed in every position. Jeong "Chovy" Ji-hoon delivered a masterclass in the mid lane, racking up a combined score of 9/2/24 across the two games, while his counterpart, Lin "Creme" Jian, struggled with a 0/9/7 scoreline.
Creme struggled to find opportunities to contest space, continually feeding the Gen.G machine. Park "Ruler" Jae-hyuk also had a remarkable series, but ultimately, Gen.G were simply better mechanically, strategically, and in terms of teamfight coordination.
TES were completely outmatched from start to finish.
Gen.G advances to the playoffs, while TES now finds themselves in the precarious 2-2 bracket. They join CFO as teams that started 2-0 in the Bo1s, only to fall to a 2-2 record after their Bo3 matches.
Could TES be repeating their familiar pattern of underperformance?
Darragh Harbinson is a senior editor at looksports.media specializing in League of Legends. He has written for Esports News UK, Esports Insider, UKCSGO, Dexerto, and Rush B Media.
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