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World Championship 2025 G2 Preview: The EU Hope Back for Another Round

Originally posted on Total Apex Gaming | By Devin Morris | Last updated Oct 11, 2025 3:46 PM ET

There has not been a more successful European League of Legends team than G2 Esports, who return to the World Championship again. They were the last Western team to win an international event in MSI 2019. Last year, they won every split and challenged Eastern teams, even demolishing Top Esports 3-0 at MSI. However, this year they made changes to their roster, which has taken time to click. G2 finished second in the first two splits of the year, missing out on First Stand and having a disappointing MSI. They returned to the top of the LEC in the Summer and are looking dominant once more heading into the World Championship.

G2 Esports Roster

Sergen “BrokenBlade” Çelik – German Top Laner
Rudy “Skewmond” Semaan – French Jungler
Rasmus “Caps” Borregaard Winther – Danish Mid Laner
Steven “Hans Sama” Liv – French Bot Laner
Labros “Labrov” Papoutsakis – Greek Support
Dylan Falco – Canadian Head Coach

After two successful domestic years with the same roster, G2 decided to make a change. They replaced Martin “Yike” Sundelin and Mihael “Mikyx” Mehle with rookie Skewmond and former BDS support, Labrov. They have had the same roster all year.

G2’s Road to Worlds

With two new players on the roster, it was expected that G2 would not be as dominant as they were in 2024. Individually, Skewmond seemed to be an upgrade on Yike, but Labrov struggled to fill Mikyx’s shoes. G2 still managed to make the Grand Finals in both splits through the Upper Bracket. However, in Winter and Spring, they would be defeated by Karmine Corp and Movistar KOI, respectively, in a dominant fashion.

Their MSI showing was further disappointment as they had to scrape past FURIA and GAM Esports in the Play-Ins to make the main stage. They would fall in their next two series, losing to GenG Esports and FlyQuest. EWC was better as they defeated Bilibili Gaming. Summer Split was different. They only lost two games on their path to the Summer Split title. G2 enters the World Championship as the LEC first seed.

Can the Newcomers Deliver on the International Stage

Image of LTA North League of Legends, courtesy of Riot Games.

Skewmond and Labrov’s link-up play during the Summer Split has improved and made a significant difference in G2’s performance. However, performing on the international stage requires more than good synergy from the Jungle+Support. Any mistakes you make individually against the best teams in the world can lead to a snowball.

We saw that when G2 faced GenG at MSI. Skewmond started the game well on Nunu and Willump, but with one mistake, GenG took over the game. Skewmond can not go back into his full, clear shell if he starts to struggle; otherwise, we could see an early exit for the famous organization. For Labrov, he has been to the World Championship before, but now the expectations are higher than ever, and he must face them head-on.

G2’s Solo Laners Should Have More Impact

During MSI, BrokenBlade had the worst international performance of his career. From getting solo-killed to missing vital ultimates, it was one to forget. With Skewmond and Labrov improving in their synergy and impact, BrokenBlade and Caps are given more space to carry. Instead of having to force winning plays in unwinnable situations, they can focus on their game. Both players, at their best, have been able to stand up to the best in the world. At MSI last year, both players managed to have dominant lanes against the likes of Zeus, 369, Faker, and Creme. Their performance could carry G2 to their first World Championship Bracket Stage since 2020.

Expectations

For the past two World Championships, G2 has been expected to make it out of the Swiss Stage. On both occasions, they fell at the final hurdle to BLG. 2023 was a worse fallout as they lost to NRG in the round prior. In 2025, G2 is not as dominant a team, and they might struggle to qualify for the Bracket Stage. While there is one less Eastern team, other teams have raised their level this year. FlyQuest is the best team in the West, until proven otherwise, and CTBC Flying Oystery are a force to be reckoned with at the World Championship.

Upcoming Journey

G2 starts the World Championship Swiss Stage in Pool 1. Their potential opponents are: KT Rolster/Top Esports (depending on Play-In result), T1/Invictus Gaming (depending on Play-In result), 100 Thieves, and PSG Talon.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Gaming and was syndicated with permission.

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