LEC Summer 2025: Fnatic Defeat Karmine Corp and Qualify for Worlds 2025!
An incredibly important match took place in the LEC Summer 2025 Lower Bracket Semifinal, featuring Fnatic vs Karmine Corp. Since this was a lower bracket match, the stakes were clear: the loser would be eliminated from the tournament — and more importantly, would lose their last chance to claim the final Worlds 2025 slot for the region.
Game 1 Picks:
- Karmine Corp: K`Sante, Xin Zhao, Orianna, Varus, Braum
- Fnatic: Ambessa, Wukong, Galio, Kai`Sa, Alistar
Game 2 Picks:
- Karmine Corp: Rumble, Jarvan IV, Yone, Ezreal, Leona
- Fnatic: Sion, Vi, Taliyah, Zeri, Taric
Game 3 Picks:
- Karmine Corp: Jax, Maokai, Victor, Sivir, Nautilus
- Fnatic: Gragas, Naafiri, Twisted Fate, Corki, Rell
Game 4 Picks:
- Karmine Corp: Aatrox, Ivern, Ryze, Xayah, Rakan
- Fnatic: Gwen, Poppy, Aurora, Yunara, Renata Glasc
No matter how you look at it, Fnatic were the stronger team today — across every lane and every phase of the game. They opened the series with a dominant 2–0 lead, controlling both games from start to finish. While Karmine Corp managed to take Game 3, Fnatic still looked solid and gave them a tough fight. The series concluded on Game 4, where Fnatic completely shut down the mid and top lanes — and with a fed Aurora and Gwen, there was little KC could do. A well-earned 3–1 victory for Fnatic.
This brilliant win not only secures Fnatic a spot at Worlds 2025, but also sends them to the LEC Summer 2025 Lower Bracket Final, where they’ll face off against MKOI. As for Karmine Corp, their season comes to an end with a 4th place finish in LEC Summer 2025.
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Team VitalityJust two matches remain — and soon we’ll know who will be crowned the LEC Summer 2025 Champion. Don’t miss the final showdown! The prize pool stands at €80,000 EUR, but more importantly, the top three teams will qualify for the World Championship 2025 — the biggest event of the year. With so much on the line, every team is giving it their all. Be sure to bookmark the LoL News page to stay updated on all things League of Legends esports.
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