G2 Esports vs. Schalke 04: An Unexpected Showdown
G2 Esports’ recent match against Schalke 04 proved to be a surprising turn of events for LEC fans. According to Esports Charts, this David vs. Goliath showdown became the most-watched League of Legends game of the 2020 LEC Spring Split in week four.
Schalke 04 had been in the spotlight after their former AD carry, FORG1VEN, left the team due to their reluctance to make necessary changes. FORG1VEN stated that he wanted to be part of a competitive team that prioritizes winning.
G2 Esports, known as one of the most dominant teams in League of Legends, surprised their fans with a loss against Schalke 04. The match reached a peak viewership of 380,000, making it the third-highest viewed game of the 2020 LEC Spring Split, after G2’s match with Origen in week two, which had 409,000 peak viewers.
With Schalke’s unexpected victory, they have become a team to watch in the LEC. Fans are curious to see if they can maintain their winning streak with their new AD carry. In the upcoming week, Schalke will face off against Team Vitality and Excel Esports, playing one game per day.