Look Sports Media – The impressive winning streak that propelled Los Ratones into contention for the LEC Playoffs was abruptly halted this past week, as they suffered a comprehensive defeat against Natus Vincere (NAVI) in a one-sided LEC Versus Week 3 showdown. Despite this setback, the squad’s aspirations for a post-season appearance remain surprisingly robust, setting the stage for a tense conclusion to the regular season.
Fresh off securing their inaugural LEC victories, the former EMEA Masters champions had been on a tear, extending their winning run with a series of significant upsets. Their triumphs over reigning Summer finalists G2 Esports and Movistar KOI not only shocked the league but also critically boosted their playoff prospects. This current standing is a stark contrast to their dismal start to the season, where many fans and pundits alike openly questioned if the team would even secure a single victory in the LEC. Now, with four wins under their belt, they’ve defied those early expectations. The emotional journey has been palpable, with analyst Caedrel famously shedding tears on stream after their initial LEC triumph, and later sharing a heartfelt call with his mother live on broadcast following their monumental upset over G2.
It seemed Los Ratones had truly discovered their identity, consistently demonstrating an uncanny ability to rally from significant gold deficits and clinch victories through superior team coordination and execution in crucial engagements. Yet, this signature comeback potential was entirely nullified by NAVI, who delivered a dominant and unequivocally one-sided performance to close out Week 3.
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Los Ratones’ coach, Jakob ‘YamatoCannon’ Mebdi, who had previously hinted at his squad’s struggles in practice, openly lauded NAVI’s strategic prowess. It was evident that NAVI’s own head coach, Vasilis ‘TheRock’ Voltis, had meticulously prepared his team, orchestrating a flawless early game that left Los Ratones reeling. A perfectly timed jungle invade by NAVI’s duo effectively neutralized Los Ratones’ jungler, Veljko ‘Velja’ Čamdžić, putting him at a severe disadvantage from the outset. From that point, NAVI systematically dismantled their opponents, accruing an insurmountable 11,000+ gold lead and denying Los Ratones any glimmer of a comeback opportunity.
Fortuitously for Los Ratones, Shifters’ recent defeat to Karmine Corp means they currently hold sole possession of the eighth and final LEC Versus Playoffs slot, clinging to a tenuous 4-5 record. However, the competition is fierce: a four-way deadlock for fourth place looms above them, while three hungry teams trail by just a single victory.
While a solitary win could be enough to cement their progression to the next stage, achieving it will be no small feat. The upcoming week presents a formidable challenge, with Los Ratones slated to face two formidable opponents: Team Vitality and SK Gaming. Vitality, in particular, showcased exceptional form this week, delivering a dominant performance against KCorp, overcoming GIANTX, and nearly orchestrating an incredible comeback against G2. Despite the daunting schedule, the destiny of Los Ratones ultimately rests firmly within their own grasp.
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