The League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) 2024 Winter Split is set to resume at 5:00 p.m., kicking off the playoffs. The top eight teams from the regular season will compete for a spot in the next stage of League of Legends EMEA. Championship (LEC). In this winter period.
The pressure in LEC goes up a notch
The League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) Winter Split 2024 regular season concluded last weekend, marking the end of three weeks of intense competition and making way for the playoffs. Eight teams came out to perform and win their ticket to this crucial stage, promising an exciting spectacle for esports fans. The teams that qualified for the playoffs are G2 Esports, who came in first and are the biggest favorites for their succession to the throne, followed by BDS, SK Gaming, MAD Lions KOI, Fnatic, Team Vitality, Team Heretics and GiantX, respectively. in second place. Eighth from The selection reflects the league’s diversity and high level of competition, with each team showing their worth during the regular season.
Unfortunately, the winter split ended for Rogue and Carmine Corp, who failed to finish in the top eight, ending the season with a record of two wins and seven losses. Their journey this season highlights the challenges faced and opportunities for improvement for the division going forward.
At the end of the regular season, a draw was conducted to determine the pairing of teams in the playoff bracket. The first round of the upper bracket will be best-of-3 (Bo3) matches, with four matches scheduled. Losers from the first round of the upper bracket will drop down to the losers’ bracket, while the winner will advance to the second round, which will be held on Monday, February 5, with two matches scheduled at 5 and 8 p.m. These playoffs represent the culmination of the 2024 Winter Split, featuring the best teams in the LEC in a fierce battle for supremacy. Each match promises to be full of strategy, twists and memorable moments, showcasing the best the European league has to offer.
Team BDS Vs. Team HereticsFebruary 3 at 5 pm
Aside from an early loss to G2 Esports and a second loss to Carmine Corp, Team BDS emerged as one of the most successful teams in the first leg of the Winter Split, putting together an impressive seven-game winning streak. The team originally from Switzerland has shown a remarkable ability to change its strategies, both in terms of drafts and game plans, which makes it particularly unpredictable. For Adam and his team, the first round match against Team Heretics appears to be a formality at first glance. However, the veterans of Team Heretics should not be underestimated, as they have proven time and time again their ability to surprise by unleashing their full potential.
- Editor’s note : Team BDS 2-0 Team Heretics
G2 Esports Vs. GiantXFebruary 3 at 8 p.m
G2 Esports, winners of the 2023 LEC Season Finals and perhaps the most feared team in the European league, represent a collective capable of oscillating between exceptional performances and less convincing moments, sometimes in the same piece. Mikiks mentioned in a recent interview that he and his team did not take the regular season too seriously, even though they closed the three-week contest at the top of the standings with a three-game winning streak. As the playoffs approach, G2 is expected to take a tougher approach against its competitors. With their skill in macro-strategy, their mid-game management and their effectiveness in teamfights, Samurai are widely favored to dominate GiantX. This Spanish team, struggling to qualify for the playoffs, seems to suffer from a lack of organization and an inconsistent game plan.
- Editor’s note : G2 Esports 2-0 GiantX
SK Gaming Vs. Team VitalityFebruary 4 at 5 pm
SK Gaming got off to a flying start to the regular season, going an impressive 3-0 in the first week and temporarily positioning themselves as the only undefeated team in the league. However, the following weeks were more difficult for the German team who suffered two defeats in the second week and two more in the third week. Despite these odds, SK Gaming managed to close the regular season in third place. In order to enter the elimination stage, Nisky and his teammates faced Team Vitality, a French team whose course during the regular season was radically different. After a difficult start marked by three consecutive defeats, Team Vitality was able to reverse the trend by putting together a three-game winning streak, showing a remarkable ability to bounce back.
- Editor’s note : SK Gaming 2-1 Team Vigor
MAD Lions KOI Vs. FnaticFebruary 4 at 8 pm
For this first round of playoffs, the Spanish team will face Fnatic, the finalists of the LEC Season Finals 2023. With a record of five wins against four losses in the regular season, Fnatic, despite its reputation for excellence, has not lived up to expectations. Early stages of the game. Known for its strong start in the lane phase, the team sometimes neglected neutral objectives, which affected its overall performance. For its part, MAD Lions KOI made a remarkable entry into the competition, despite making significant changes to its squad during the last transfer period. His hyper-aggressive style of play does not necessarily lead to victory, but it has the ability to destabilize even the most experienced teams. The key to success for Fnatic lies in the performance of its phenomenal midlaner Humanoid. However, MAD Vs. The outcome of an FNC matchup should essentially be based on two critical elements: botlane dominance and jungler effectiveness.
- Editor’s note : MAD Lions KOI 0-2 Fnatic
LEC Winter Split Playoff Schedule
3 February Saturday
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5:00 p.m
BDS
Team heretics
playoffs
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At 8:00 p.m.
G2 Esports
GIANTX
playoffs
Sunday 4 February
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5:00 p.m
SK Gaming
Team spirit
playoffs
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At 8:00 p.m.
MAD Lions KOI
obsessed
playoffs
Monday 5 February
5:00 p.m : Upper Bracket Semi-Final #1
At 8:00 p.m. : Upper Bracket Semi-Final #2
Saturday 10 February
5:00 p.m : Lower Bracket Round 1 #1
At 8:00 p.m. : Lower Bracket Round 1 #2
11 February Sunday
5:00 p.m : Lower Bracket Quarter-Final #1
At 8:00 p.m. : Lower Bracket Quarter-Final #2
Monday February 12
5:00 p.m : Upper Bracket Final
Friday 16 February
5:00 p.m : Lower Bracket Semifinals
Saturday, February 17
5:00 p.m : Lower Bracket Final
18 February Sunday
5:00 p.m : Grand Finale
LEC Winter Split Playoffs Tree
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