Madrid, Spain witnessed the culmination of a uniquely competitive season as G2 Esports decisively clinched their 17th LEC title at the 2025 Summer Finals. This victory not only marks their first championship of the year but also secures EMEA’s coveted top seed at the upcoming League of Legends World Championship in China. For fans who`ve followed the European circuit, this season has been anything but predictable, underscoring a burgeoning competitive landscape.
The Caja Mágica arena thrummed with the energy of 17,000 passionate fans over the weekend. While the air was thick with cheers for local favorites Movistar KOI, whose sea of blue jerseys dominated the stands, it was G2 Esports who ultimately hoisted the trophy, reminding everyone of their enduring pedigree.
G2’s performance was nothing short of a masterclass. They swept MKOI 3–0 in the final series of the 2025 LEC Season, a display of rapid, precise gameplay that left little room for doubt. The team`s jungler, Rudy ‘SkewMond’ Semaan, was deservedly crowned the Finals MVP. His consistent impact and seamless synergy with support Labrov were pivotal, exemplified by an impressive 84% kill participation and a 16/2/28 KDA. While narrowly missing the Rookie of the Year title earlier, SkewMond`s Finals showing was a definitive statement of his rising prowess.
A Season of Shifting Sands: Caps Reflects on Rekindled Competition
For veteran midlaner Rasmus ‘Caps’ Winther, this victory marked his astounding 15th LEC title with G2 Esports. While his name is often synonymous with European dominance, the 2025 season presented an unusual challenge: for the first time in LEC history, each split saw a different champion. A brief period, perhaps, where G2 “allowed” other teams to taste victory.
Caps candidly attributed G2`s earlier losses in the Winter and Spring Finals to a temporary lack of cohesion within the squad. However, he also highlighted the significant growth across the league. “I think with us underperforming a bit and doing a bit worse, I guess I just left space for everyone else to step up,” he remarked with characteristic humility.
His observation rings true: “We had three different winners, but even Fnatic was also doing very well this whole year, and they had some strong performances as well. And I mean even GIANTX, I think on stage they sometimes did a bit worse, but especially in scrims, they were taking a lot of games from us and their other top team. So it was definitely a very competitive year.” This acknowledgment of rising adversaries paints a vivid picture of a league where no win is guaranteed, making G2’s Summer title all the more significant.
The Unyielding Drive: From Madrid to the Global Stage
The spirit of competition extends beyond the arena. Caps noted that even amidst a crowd largely cheering for MKOI, G2 received a warm welcome from fans during a visit to a local net café earlier in the week. This camaraderie, even among rival fan bases, speaks to the vibrant community that esports fosters.
When asked about the secret to consistently performing at the pinnacle of the LEC, Caps pointed to the fundamental strength of his team. “I’ve always had very strong teammates who push me, and we push each other,” he stated. This mutual drive, a collective ambition, is what fuels their continued success. His ultimate goal remains clear and unwavering: “I really want to win Worlds, and for that, we need to be a lot better than even the LEC teams.”
With their top seed secured, G2 Esports now sets its sights on the World Championship in China. The competitive lessons learned in a demanding LEC season, combined with the individual brilliance of players like SkewMond and the veteran leadership of Caps, position them as a formidable force. Their journey from Madrid’s triumphant stage to the global spotlight promises to be an intensely watched narrative, as they aim to translate regional dominance into international glory.
