LoL - LEC: G2 Esports defeat Movistar KOI 3-1, making three Finals in three splits

G2 Esports triumphed over Movistar KOI in the 2025 LEC Summer Split upper bracket final this Sunday, September 14, cementing their place directly in the grand final set to take place in Madrid. The Samurais have now reached their third LEC final in as many splits this year, establishing themselves as the most consistent team of 2025. Winning the final would also grant them their first title of the year.

This 1-3 defeat sends Movistar KOI to the lower bracket. Already guaranteed to finish at least third, they will also compete in Madrid in two weeks, either against Karmine Corp or the winner of tomorrow’s Fnatic vs GIANTX matchup, with hopes to secure a rematch against G2 in the grand final on Sunday, September 28.

Since the LEC’s inception in 2019, G2 have participated in 15 out of 19 possible finals, a staggering and fearsome statistic. Of those 15 finals, they have taken home the trophy 12 times, a level of dominance unprecedented in European League of Legends. Even more impressive, this year alone the Samurai have reached every European final, just as they did last year. The Summer 2025 final will mark G2’s ninth consecutive final appearance, a remarkable feat especially considering the team swapped out two players last offseason.

Moreover, G2 enters this series in peak form. They dismantled the Spanish squad 3-1 in the upper bracket final, including a spectacular comeback in Game 2 from more than 10,000 gold behind. For Movistar KOI, despite solid macro play and standout individual performances—particularly in the botlane—there was a clear skill gap in the midlane, where Rasmus "Caps" Winther once again showcased his mechanical prowess and played a leading role for G2.

However, it was Rudy "SkewMond" Semaan who earned MVP honors for the series, delivering an excellent performance with only three deaths across the series and standout games on Trundle and Zyra. In his post-match interview, Skewmond expressed relief and gratitude for the opportunity to compete once more for a title in his first year in the LEC. He acknowledged that he had underperformed in previous finals, admitting that setbacks like these can happen. However, he conveyed strong confidence and proved to be ready to deliver, and is eagerly looking forward to compete in Madrid.

Tomorrow’s LEC match promises to be a thrilling battleground in the lower bracket, pitting Fnatic against GIANTX. Skewmond mentioned at Laure Vallée's mic that, based on scrims, GIANTX has the potential to defeat Fnatic and make a deep run in the playoffs, provided they avoid their usual mistakes. Although Fnatic are the favorites on paper, they must regroup quickly and scale together to avoid elimination.