Look Sports Media – A massive power outage across Spain and Portugal left a significant portion of the LEC’s professional players, staff, and broadcast talent stranded in Madrid following the Movistar Koi-hosted LEC Roadtrip. The incident, impacting teams like Movistar Koi, G2 Esports, Fnatic, and Giantx, caused widespread travel chaos. Fnatic and Giantx, based in Germany, faced significant flight delays and cancellations, forcing them to detour through Prague before finally returning home. While G2 Esports’ roster eventually made it back, their official X account lamented the timing of the power cut, which unfortunately couldn’t prevent their 0-2 weekend performance.
The unexpected power cut added a twist to the many players who had previously voiced their preference for a permanent LEC relocation to Madrid. The incident, affecting large swathes of Spain and Portugal, including Madrid and Lisbon, left many without power and mobile data. This comes as Riot Games recently announced the LEC Summer 2025 finals will be held in Madrid’s Caja Mágica, the same venue currently hosting the Madrid Open tennis tournament, which also experienced disruptions due to the power cut.
Social media became a hub for updates amidst the chaos. LEC host Eefje "Sjokz" Depoortere described the situation, stating, "Got power back around midnight last night after almost 11 hours wow! Crazy how fast things devolved into chaos, and the grid being down meant no data at all. I learned some valuable lessons."
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Fnatic’s team manager, Geomancy, confirmed that approximately 20 individuals from Fnatic and Giantx were affected by flight cancellations. She also highlighted the challenges faced with closed restaurants and supermarkets, forcing the teams to rely on convenience stores for sustenance. Fnatic’s final taste of Spain, according to support player Mihael "Mikyx" Mehle’s tweets, consisted of salami tortilla wraps, crisps, and cookies.
Fnatic coach Fabian "GrabbZ" Lohmann expressed his frustration, stating, "Felt like Katy Perry — coming back to earth after touching non-Spanish ground after this experience. If everything goes well we’ll have 2 days of practice on the new patch wohoo!" This limited preparation time presents a significant challenge given the substantial updates to gold bounties, tier 3 boots, and the new Atakhan form, leaving Fnatic and Giantx with a tight turnaround before the next game week.
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