The LEC Spring Split will resume competition in 2024 on the second day of the third week of the regular season. At the end of a somewhat chaotic match in the middle game, Fnatic managed to get the upper hand on SK Gaming without difficulty, thus giving themselves another win.
It gets a little more complicated for SK Gaming
The LEC resumes with momentum on day two of the third and final weekend of the regular season, promising a series of intensely competitive matches. Each team finds itself at a critical juncture, looking to secure or strengthen its place in the precious Top 8, the key to the coveted playoffs. The day began with a captivating Bo1 duel between SK Gaming and Fnatic, two teams with different ambitions but a common ambition: to win. Hence the match promises to be an exciting encounter, where each team will be playing with hopes of validating their achievements or bouncing back after a heavy blow.
SK Gaming, currently 6th in the standings with three wins against four losses, finds itself in a delicate situation. After a setback against G2 Esports the day before, the team is under pressure and must bounce back to confirm its qualification for the playoffs. Despite the recent slump, SK’s ability to surprise remains intact, and a victory here would be a crucial step towards achieving their goals. On the other hand, Fnatic has positioned itself as a serious contender for the title, with a record of five wins and two losses tied for second with Heretics and Vitality. With its place in the final race already assured, the team comes off a surprise loss against BDS, a reminder that in the Bo1 format, no match is a foregone conclusion. This matchup is Fnatic’s chance to prove that this mistake was just an anomaly and confirm their place among the tournament favorites.
Strange decisions and commitments
The opening match of the day, between SK Gaming and Fnatic, started at a furious pace, marked by lively clashes from the first minute. Fnatic, distinguishing itself with its performance in these early skirmishes, not only got more kills, but also captured the first dragon, building a substantial lead of around 2k gold with 10 minutes to play. Fnatic continued their momentum, intensifying the pressure on SK. Gaming and winning during this early stage of the match.
SK Gaming, far from being intimidated, redoubled their efforts and intensity, turning the tide in their favor through a series of judiciously executed battles. The turning point in the decisive clash came in the 18th minute around the third dragon, allowing SK to take a slight lead in terms of gold. However, in the 22nd minute, a dangerous breakaway attempt by SK finally turned to Fnatic’s advantage, who were able to apply the necessary pressure to regain the goal.
The rest of the match was marked by a succession of mistakes and team fights, revealing a rather disappointing level of play from the two teams who made a series of misplays. Despite this chaos, Fnatic was able to find its feet before the half-hour mark, capturing a new Nashor and solidifying its lead by widening the gap to 10k gold. This decisive advantage allowed Fnatic to break down the opposing defense and close out the game in the 33rd minute, securing victory in a tumultuous but lively match.
Schedule and results for Week 3 of the LEC Spring Split
Friday 22 March
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finish
GIANTX
snap
regular season
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finish
BDS
obsessive
regular season
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finish
G2 Esports
SK Gaming
regular season
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finish
MAD Lions KOI
Team heretics
regular season
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finish
Team spirit
Carmine Corp
regular season
Saturday 23 March
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finish
SK Gaming
obsessive
regular season
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finish
Team spirit
GIANTX
regular season
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finish
BDS
MAD Lions KOI
regular season
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finish
snap
G2 Esports
regular season
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finish
Carmine Corp
Team heretics
regular season
Monday 25 March
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5:00 p.m
Team heretics
GIANTX
regular season
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5:45 p.m
snap
SK Gaming
regular season
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6:30 p.m
obsessive
MAD Lions KOI
regular season
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7:15 p.m
G2 Esports
Team spirit
regular season
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At 8:00 p.m.
Carmine Corp
BDS
regular season
2024 LEC Regular Season Standings
| order | teams | victories | Defeat |
| 1 | G2 Esports (Qualified) | 6 | 2 |
| – | Fanatic (Eligible) | 6 | 2 |
| – | Team Renegade (Qualified) | 6 | 2 |
| 4 | Team Vigor (Qualified) | 5 | 3 |
| 5 | Team BDS (Qualification) | 4 | 4 |
| 6 | GIANTX | 3 | 5 |
| – | MAD Lions KOI | 3 | 5 |
| – | SK Gaming | 3 | 5 |
| 9 | Carmine Corp | 2 | 6 |
| – | snap | 2 | 6 |