In a recent match in the lower bracket of MSI 2024, G2 Esports easily defeated Top Esports with a swift score of 3-0. Notably, in all three games, the LPL runner-up showed no significant resistance against the LEC squad. In fact, watching TES play against G2, many viewers might wonder why this team was able to push Gen.G to a fifth game. However, the result of G2 progressing was anticipated by many beforehand. It’s just that no one expected the score to be as lopsided as it turned out.
However, G2’s victory inadvertently places T1 on the brink of creating a historic milestone. And on this undoubtedly challenging journey, Team Liquid will be the first hurdle that T1 needs to overcome.
Ending the Golden Road for All 4 Teams
In the regions where the remaining 4 teams at MSI 2024 (except for T1) are competing, they are all among the strongest teams. Unless something unexpected happens, the outcomes of the upcoming Summer Split will be hard to differ from the previous Spring Split. Therefore, in theory, all 4 teams are on the verge of the Golden Road. They have already secured their first domestic championship in 2024, and MSI will be their second title.
On their journey, T1 will face all 4 domestic champions from the Major regions. If they manage to achieve this year’s MSI title, T1 will immediately “shut down” the Golden Road of all 4 teams. This is extremely difficult, but last year, T1 defeated Gen.G at MSI 2023 and then won against JD Gaming in the Worlds semifinals. Therefore, while it’s tough, it’s not impossible for T1.
Ending the Losing Streak Against Gen.G
Since MSI 2023, T1 has not secured a single victory against Gen.G, both domestically and internationally. Although Gen.G has made several roster changes and studied T1 closely, the continuous defeats against a direct title rival are genuinely hard to accept.
Therefore, if T1 wins the MSI 2024 title, they will immediately dispel all doubts and criticisms. Additionally, they will also end their losing streak against the reigning LCK champions and set a solid foundation before the Summer Split begins.
First Team to Win MSI by Defeating All 4 Major Seed 1 Teams
This would be an unprecedented achievement in League of Legends history, and as of now, no team has accomplished this since the first MSI was held. Winning MSI this year, in some respects, would be no less significant than the Worlds 2023 title. After all, at Worlds 2023, T1 overcame all 4 representatives from the LPL, but in reality, the team that posed the most difficulty for T1 was only JDG. The others failed to secure even a single game win against Faker and his teammates.
Moreover, both TL and G2 have shown their tenacity. They put an end to embarrassing losing streaks against directly competing regions. In their upcoming matches, both TL and G2 will be eager to take revenge against T1. Therefore, it’s not just Gen.G or BLG; every victory of T1 currently will excite the community.