The peak showdown ends! GEN beats T1 3-2 to win the MSI title again

On July 13 , the 2025 League of Legends MSI Mid-Season Championship Finals came to an end under the attention of the public. LCK giants GEN and old rival T1 fought for five games. In the end, GEN defeated T1 with a score of 3-2 with better lineup coordination and rhythm control, successfully defending the MSI championship.

In the first game, the two sides were in a stalemate in the early stage. T1 gradually established a rhythm through the vanguard advancement, played a key team wipe in 30 minutes, and ended the game in one wave after breaking the middle and lower crystals. Faker 's Clockwork played perfectly and won the MVP .

In the second game, GEN adjusted their tactics, with Wei leading the rhythm and driving the side lanes, gradually taking control of the situation. T1 tried to counterattack but failed, and GEN steadily advanced. After the water dragon soul and the big dragon, they wiped out the opponent in a wave to tie the score. Kiin 's Quesanti won the MVP for his steady performance .

In the third game, T1 once again exerted their strength and launched a strong teamfight around Renata and Riel. In the mid-game, they exchanged zero for five, and Xia ended up with a quad kill . Keria won the MVP with her outstanding operation on Renata .

In the fourth game, GEN showed their ultimate operational strength and continued to exert their strength around the mid laner Viktor. After exchanging one for four in the middle lane, the rhythm was fully controlled. Luo perfectly started the team fight and cooperated with Viktor's AOE damage to end the game. Chovy won the MVP and the two sides tied again.

In the final round, GEN firmly implemented the early offensive strategy and gained advantages in the top lane many times. In the mid-term, they controlled the resources of the two dragons and won frequent team battles. In the end, the two dragons gathered and pushed down the T1 base, winning the championship trophy with a score of 3-2.

This five-game battle was a top-level contest. GEN once again reached the top with better rhythm control and teamwork. Although T1 lost narrowly, they showed outstanding resilience and superb execution, which was admirable.