Look Sports Media – The seemingly invincible Los Ratones, reigning NLC and EMEA Masters champions, suffered their first ever NLC series defeat, a shocking 2-0 loss at the hands of NORD Esports. This monumental upset sends ripples through the NLC Spring 2025 playoffs, shaking up the race for the Copenhagen finals.
Los Ratones’ dominance, marked by only one previous series loss (against Karmine Corp Blue in the EMEA Masters Winter Group Stages) and a single game loss 75 days prior to this against NORD, has been shattered. Their 23-game NLC run, punctuated by an almost flawless record, ended abruptly. The team, known for its star-studded roster including Twitch sensation Caedrel and top laner Thebausffs, found themselves outmatched by a strategically superior NORD.
Thebausffs, usually a force to be reckoned with, was specifically targeted by NORD’s draft strategy. Game 2 saw him facing a crippling ban on several of his main champions, leaving him vulnerable to Vizicsacsi’s Trundle counter-pick. The result? A devastating 0/12/2 KDA. Even Nemesis, ever the optimist, acknowledged the much-needed reality check this loss provided.
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Meanwhile, NORD’s victory, fueled by Jankos’ impressive performance, secures their spot in the Copenhagen NLC Spring Finals LAN event. They’ll be joined by Ruddy Sack, who overcame their rivalry with Bulldog Esports in a decisive 2-0 victory, inspired by Peng’s stellar mid lane play. The upcoming clash between NORD and Ruddy Sack promises an electrifying showdown, with the winner advancing directly to the finals.
Los Ratones, despite their setback, still have a path to Copenhagen. A grueling run through the losers’ bracket awaits, with the ultimate challenge being a match against the NORD/Ruddy Sack loser for the final finals spot on June 1st. Their quest for another EMEA Masters trophy hinges on their ability to learn from this unexpected defeat and fight their way back to the top.
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