After several years of disappointments in the League of Legends World Championship, European fans have reasons to celebrate. G2 Esports has qualified for the quarter-finals of Worlds 2025 after a convincing victory over FlyQuest in the fourth round of the Swiss stage. This triumph not only marks a milestone in the club’s history, ending the worst streak of results in its championship participation, but also revives hope in the performance of the European region, which had failed to reach the playoffs in the previous two editions.
The triumph finally arrives again
The last time G2 reached this stage of the tournament was in 2020, when they made it to the semifinals, being eliminated by Damwon Gaming. Since then, the team has faced various setbacks in the group stage, and the pressure on them was palpable. By achieving a record of three wins and one loss in the Swiss stage, G2 Esports has put behind a five-year drought without advancing in the World Championship, bringing renewed confidence to their fans.
The success of G2 Esports also means the end of Europe’s bad moment at the Worlds. While the region had previously had a solid track record, with only one group stage elimination in the first twelve world championships, the last two editions have been discouraging. With their advancement to the quarter-finals, G2 has given a breath of fresh air to their fans, who were hoping for a noticeable improvement in their performance.
As the group stage continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the matchups will be defined in the upcoming draw for the quarter-finals. Teams like T1 and Movistar KOI still need to complete their rounds, which promises more excitement in this decisive stage of the championship. Expectations are cautious, but G2’s return to the competition could be a determining factor in the future of the region in this prestigious tournament.