G2 Esports Become First Team To Qualify

G2 Esports has made history by becoming the first team to qualify for the League of Legends Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) 2025. They achieved this remarkable feat after a commanding 3-1 victory over KOI in the upper-bracket final of the League of Legends European Championship (LEC) Spring 2025 playoffs.

### A Rise to the Top: G2’s Impressive Playoff Journey

Entering the playoffs as the fourth seed, G2’s performance throughout the regular season was far from stellar. However, they demonstrated their resilience and expertise as they advanced through the playoffs. Their campaign kicked off with a significant win over archrivals Fnatic, and they continued to elevate their game against KOI, marking their eighth consecutive appearance in the LEC grand finals.

### Game Series Overview

The series commenced with G2 showcasing their dominance, claiming the first two games with decisiveness. Although KOI managed to interrupt G2’s momentum by securing a victory in game three, thanks to a pivotal team fight orchestrated by Joseph “Jojopyun” Pyun, G2 quickly reasserted their control. In the critical fourth game, an explosive performance from Steven “Hans Sama” Liv’s Draven, coupled with Labros “Labrov” Papoutsakis’ Blitzcrank, established an unassailable lead, concluding the series with a standout score of 13-3.

### Notable Performances

Rasmus “Caps” Winther was instrumental throughout this critical match, displaying his hallmark creativity and composure, ultimately earning him the MVP title. Rookie jungler Rudy “SkewMond” Semaan also made a significant impact, marking his first qualification for an international event—a testament to his rising talent in the competitive scene.

After the match, SkewMond expressed excitement about testing his skills against elite junglers in the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK), such as Han “Peanut” Wang-ho (HLE), Kim “Canyon” Geon-bu (Gen.G), and Mun “Oner” Hyeon-jun (T1) at MSI.

### What Lies Ahead: The MSI and Grand Finals

G2’s victory not only secures them a spot in the LEC Spring grand final on June 8 but also marks their seventh appearance at MSI, tying them with T1 for the most in tournament history. A win in the grand finals would grant them direct qualification for the bracket stage of MSI 2025 in Canada, while a second-place finish would see them enter the play-in stage alongside other regional second seeds.

KOI, on the other hand, will head to the lower-bracket final, where they will face a final challenger. This contender will arise from an intense three-way showdown next weekend, featuring Fnatic against GIANTX on Saturday, May 31, and Karmine Corp going up against Team Heretics on Sunday.

Ultimately, the winners of these matches will compete on Monday for the right to challenge KOI and potentially join G2 at MSI.

### Conclusion

G2 Esports has once again established themselves as the frontrunner in Europe, underscoring their exceptional ability to perform under pressure. As they prepare for the next stage of competition, the gaming community eagerly anticipates whether G2 can maintain their dominance and secure their legacy as one of the leading teams in League of Legends history.