The Second Half of the League Championships Series: Super Week Shakes Up the Standings
The League Championships series in Europe kicked off its second half with Super Week, featuring four games played by each team. The standings were greatly affected as a result.
Alliance Dominates SK Gaming, But Drops Two Games on the Final Day
Alliance had a historic domination over SK Gaming, but they lost two games on the final day of the week, doubling their losses for the season.
Fnatic Emerges Strong with a 4-0 Week
Fnatic put together a perfect 4-0 week, showcasing their strength and dominance. Supa Hot Crew and ROCCAT also had successful weeks, with each team taking three wins.
1. Fnatic is Back in the Game
Fnatic, the defending champions, had an impressive 4-0 Super Week. They closed it out with a victory against Alliance, the league leaders, becoming the only team in the top half of the table to beat them. Fnatic’s resurgence can be attributed to their young marksman, Martin “Rekkles” Larsson, who has become a superstar player in the league.
2. Is SK Gaming in Trouble?
SK Gaming had a 2-2 week and surrendered at twenty minutes against Alliance, leading to one of the most one-sided games in LCS history. This surrender seemed like a sign of trouble for SK Gaming, admitting that they can’t find an answer for Alliance. With teams like Supa Hot Crew, Millenium, and ROCCAT making strides, SK Gaming needs to watch their backs.
3. ROCCAT’s Hot Streak Continues
After a slow start to the season, ROCCAT has figured out their issues and improved their performance. They went 3-1 this week, moving four games above the relegation zone. However, ROCCAT still needs to find the next gear to break into the top tier of teams.
4. Gambit Gaming Is Struggling
Gambit Gaming had a tough week, going 0-4. The iconic image of Danil “Diamondprox” Reshetnikov clutching his keyboard with a lost look on his face perfectly sums up their struggles. If Gambit Gaming wants to climb out of the cellar, they need to start winning against teams like ROCCAT or Millenium.
5. The Supa Hot Crew’s See-Saw Season
Supa Hot Crew and Millenium have been battling in the middle of the table all season. Supa Hot Crew had a successful 3-1 Super Week, besting Millenium and improving their standing. With Raymond “KaSing” Tsang taking over the support position, Supa Hot Crew has shown potential with wins over Fnatic, SK Gaming, and Millenium. However, their season has been characterized by inconsistency.
Fnatic and ROCCAT Face Tough Tests Next Week
Next week, Fnatic will face Supa Hot Crew and SK Gaming, while ROCCAT battles SK Gaming and Alliance. These matches will test the true strength of these teams and their chances of moving up in the standings.