All three LEC reps certified for the Worlds 2024 important occasion in Germany, so we’re taking a look at what makes these EMEA rosters a risk on the Swiss stage.
G2 Esports, Fnatic and MAD Lions KOI will characterize the LEC on the Foremost Stage in Germany.
The EMEA reps have had massive moments this season. In addition to G2 solidifying their #1 spot within the area, MDK’s underdog Winter run and Fnatic’s current upswing places them within the strongest place to take the trophy after almost half a decade.
With the conclusion of Play-Ins, all three LEC bets will take part in the primary stage of Worlds 2024. Here is what they’re bringing to the desk.
G2 Esports Worlds 2024 Preview – How the Kings Stack up
G2 Esports has gained each single match within the LEC this yr, besting revitalized legends, promising rosters and outdated rivals by way of their ever-evolving playstyle.
Steven “Hans Sama” Liv continues to be the tip of the spear that everyone protects, together with the venerable Rasmus “Caps” Winther. Dubbed “Child Faker” for his spot-on playmaking, Winther has been with G2 since their glory days and is the roster’s chief on the Rift. Collectively, they well outmaneuver opponents to get early leads or pressure opponents to commit misplays that they capitalize on.
Regardless of the EU champs falling to the same old suspects within the LPL, we predict that their sharpness along with their opponent area’s handicapped rosters will increase their probabilities of reaching the Semifinals.
G2’s legendary 2019 season noticed them nearly take each home and worldwide trophy within the recreation. Since then, it is turn out to be the golden customary that each exhibiting overseas has been measured towards. And it is as much as Caps and Co. to deliver it again dwelling.
G2 Esports Roster
- Sergen “BrokenBlade” Çelik
- Martin “Yike” Sundelin
- Rasmus “Caps” Winther
- Steven “Hans Sama” Liv
- Mihael “Mikyx” Mehle
Fnatic Worlds 2024 Preview – Legends By no means Die
If sheer enchancment was a stat within the LEC, Fnatic would sit on the prime.
The black-and-orange roster picked themselves up after a shaky 2023 begin. However after the introduction of Help participant Yoon “Jun” Se-jun, Fnatic had a serious return to type.
As a workforce, they hit the bottom operating from Winter and confidently positioned 2nd within the Spring Playoffs subsequent to G2 themselves. However they did not cease there.
After stepping into the highest eight groups at each MSI 2024 and the inaugural Esports World Cup, Humanoid and Co. clinched two extra silver medals domestically, cementing their Seed#2 spot at Worlds.
If there’s one factor Fnatic proved of their el clasico with G2, it is that they stand on equal floor with the perfect within the area. Oscarinin’s surprising performs and Jun’s presence give them the engine to show any struggle round. So count on Fnatic to take the struggle to the Knockout Stage.
Fnatic Roster
- Óscar “Oscarinin” Jiménez
- Iván “Razork” Martín Díaz
- Marek “Humanoid” Brázda
- Oh “Noah” Hyeon-taek
- Adrian “Trymbi” Trybus
MAD Lions KOI Worlds 2024 Preview – Fierce as Ever
MAD Lions KOI emerged comparatively unscathed from the Play-Ins bracket after a back-to-back win towards PSG Talon and Vikings. However whereas their quick qualification for Swiss was spectacular, issues are solely going to get tougher from right here.
Jungler Javier “Elyoya” Batalla took his newly-formed workforce to the heights again in Winter, however they’ve staggered into the underside placements since then. That stated, the Lions’ signature ferocity of their performs usually lets them get the bounce on their foes.
Whereas they might not be the LEC’s strongest hope for profitable again the Worlds cup, MDK has shocked us earlier than, so count on no less than one main upset from Elyoya and Co. earlier than they go away the standings.
MAD Lions KOI Roster
- Alex “Myrwn” Villarejo
- Javier “Elyoya” Batalla
- Bartłomiej “Fresskowy” Przewoźnik
- David “Supa” García
- Álvaro “Alvaro” del Amo
Conclusion
As ever, the LEC’s finest probabilities at a Worlds trophy lie in G2 Esports. It has been months since they final misplaced a Gold medal of their dwelling court docket. And since then, they’ve risen as the perfect in EMEA.
However areas just like the LCK and LPL function on an entire different stage. So if the Kings fall earlier than the semifinals (and that is an enormous “if”), it is good to know that they’ll go the baton over to Fnatic, an org that is seen large development over the previous yr.