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The schedule for the third weekend of the LEC Winter Split 2024 playoffs

The League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC) resumes its activities for the remainder of the Winter Split 2024 playoffs at 5:00 p.m. With only four teams still competing for the crown, this weekend’s playoff finale will determine the champion of this winter season.

Home stretch in this winter split

The curtain is set to come down on the 2024 LEC Winter Split, with what promises to be an epic finish to the final week of the playoffs. Of the eight initial title contenders participating in these qualifiers, only four giants are in the running: G2 Esports, Team BDS, Fnatic and MAD Lions KOI. After a series of exciting matches, G2 Esports clinched their place in the Grand Finals in style, thanks to a more than convincing victory against Team BDS last weekend. This final week of the playoffs is the culmination of several weeks of intense competition showcasing the talent, strategy and team spirit of Europe’s best teams. With such high stakes, each match promises unexpected twists and unforgettable moments. This final action of the playoffs will take place over three days of competition, each dedicated to a Bo5 that promises to be more exciting than ever.

In the second weekend of the playoffs, G2 Esports confirmed their ambition to win the title by securing their place in the Grand Final, establishing themselves as the dominant force in the region and the leading candidate for this season’s final victory in 2024. The big question now is who will face G2 Esports for the title, with three teams vying for the privilege, one of which appears to have a slight advantage. Despite a disappointing performance against G2, where they went 0-3, the team is a serious contender for the BDS Finals, with its impressive run during the regular season and its reputation as the most innovative team, although this was not enough. Overcome the European title holder.

Their opponents, MAD Lions and Fnatic, despite being slightly behind in terms of level of play, showed considerable tenacity the previous weekend, especially Fnatic who narrowly avoided a trap set by SK Gaming. Fnatic, with a win against G2, is also positioning itself as a serious challenger, but it must first overcome MAD Lions, one of the revelations of this Winter Split, to continue its quest for the title.

Weekend program

The Friday 16 February The LEC Winter Split 2024 promises a great matchup with a losers bracket semifinal between Fnatic and MAD Lions KOI, marking a crucial step in their journey to the playoffs. This match, more than a simple confrontation, is a fight for survival. and Ambition, where the winner will be given the opportunity to pursue their dream of winning the title another day by facing Team BDS. Conversely, for the loser, the journey would end there, with little consolation in fourth place. This meeting is all the more important as both teams have gone through a bumpy journey to get here, and are willing to do anything to earn their ticket to the next round.

Saturday, February 17, the tension increases with the termination of the losing bracket. Team BDS is looking forward to the winner of the Fnatic vs MAD Lions KOI match that will decide the finalist against G2 Esports for the battle. The loser, however brave, will have to settle for third place on the podium. This Losers Bracket Final is the last chance to reach the Grand Winter Finale, a duel that promises to be intense.

Surprisingly, the 18 February Sunday The 2024 LEC stands as the culmination of the Winter Split, where the suspense will reach its peak during the Grand Finale. G2 Esports, already established thanks to an impressive run, awaits its opponent, the winner of the Losers Bracket Finals, for what promises to be a historic encounter. G2 Esports, with its track record and status as the colossus of the region, is determined to add a new chapter to its legendary history by winning the title of champion of the LEC Winter Split 2024. This grand final is the apotheosis of the intensity of the week. The competition, which will not only determine the new European champions, but which will also name the first team to qualify for the Mid-Season Invitational 2024, will be held from May 1 to 19 in Chengdu, China.