All three LEC reps certified for the Worlds 2024 major occasion in Germany, so we’re what makes these EMEA rosters a menace on the Swiss stage.
G2 Esports, Fnatic and MAD Lions KOI will signify the LEC on the Essential 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 principle stage of Worlds 2024. This is what they’re bringing to the desk.
G2 Esports Worlds 2024 Preview – How the Kings Stack up
G2 Esports has received each single event within the LEC this yr, besting revitalized legends, promising rosters and previous rivals by means 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 neatly outmaneuver opponents to get early leads or pressure opponents to commit misplays that they capitalize on.
Regardless of the EU champs falling to the standard suspects within the LPL, we expect that their sharpness along with their opponent area’s handicapped rosters will enhance their probabilities of reaching the Semifinals.
G2’s legendary 2019 season noticed them virtually take each home and worldwide trophy within the sport. Since then, it is turn out to be the golden commonplace that each displaying overseas has been measured towards. And it is as much as Caps and Co. to convey it again residence.
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 high.
The black-and-orange roster picked themselves up after a shaky 2023 begin. However after the introduction of Assist participant Yoon “Jun” Se-jun, Fnatic had a serious return to type.
As a group, they hit the bottom working from Winter and confidently positioned 2nd within the Spring Playoffs subsequent to G2 themselves. However they did not cease there.
After moving 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 battle round. So count on Fnatic to take the battle 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 GAM Esports. 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 group 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 typically lets them get the bounce on their foes.
Whereas they will not be the LEC’s strongest hope for profitable again the Worlds cup, MDK has stunned 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 greatest probabilities at a Worlds trophy lie in G2 Esports. It has been months since they final misplaced a Gold medal of their residence courtroom. 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 a giant “if”), it is good to know that they’ll go the baton over to Fnatic, an org that is seen super progress over the previous yr.
