The final week of the LCK 2025 Rounds 3-5 group stage marks a big challenge for T1
It can be said that what could have been two “easier” matches for T1 in the final week has now turned into a “major challenge” for the team, as they face both HLE and Gen.G in succession. After their defeat against KT in the previous week, T1 can only maintain their momentum if they win against HLE. However, this is still a very strong team, and T1 cannot be complacent even after continuously achieving significant victories lately.
Accordingly, T1 must win both matches, or win against HLE with a score of 2-0 to maintain control over their fate. If T1 only wins against HLE with a score of 2-1, they will only temporarily move up to second place and will immediately lose this position if they lose to Gen.G in their final group stage match, provided HLE wins against NS. The scenario of “the Orange” defeating NS is entirely feasible, as this team has already secured their place in the Playins.
Meanwhile, both HLE and Gen.G will have a relatively comfortable final week. Gen.G has already secured the top spot along with a slot at Worlds, so the players can afford to be more “carefree”, even if the opponent is T1. Moreover, apart from the match against T1, HLE only has to face a NS team that is already “out of motivation”. Therefore, “the Orange” will have a somewhat easier time determining their fate, as long as they do not lose to T1 as they have in the last three consecutive encounters.
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