In a thrilling showdown, IG defeated JDG in three consecutive games.

On September 28th , in a key matchup at the 2025 League of Legends tournament, Invictus Gaming (IG) fought back from a game-low loss to defeat JDG 3-1, securing their place at the World Championship. The series was filled with ups and downs, with JDG's early dominance and Invictus Gaming's resilience in crucial moments.

In the first game, JDG took the lead, securing the Dragon and Vanguard. In mid-game teamfights, they leveraged the synergy of Clockwork and Neeko to repeatedly secure a zero-for-many advantage. Ultimately, with consecutive kills and the Water Dragon Soul, JDG easily won the first game, demonstrating exceptional execution.

Entering the second game, IG gradually found their rhythm. Wei's repeated teamfights set the team's tempo, while Gala 's Kalista delivered heavy damage in crucial teamfights. Although JDG briefly exploited an opportunity in the mid-game, IG countered with a strong performance in the Baron fight, wiping out the team before pushing back to even the score.

Game 3 marked a turning point in the series. With multiple breakthroughs in top and bottom lane, IG steadily built their advantage in resource management and teamfights. Leona's decisive teamfighting, perfectly coordinated with Jarvan's rhythm, helped IG secure Baron and completely control the game. Ultimately, IG , with their impressive frontal teamfighting, crushed their opponent and secured another victory, taking the lead.

In the crucial fourth game, IG played with complete confidence. Consecutive dragon captures gave them a significant advantage. In a mid-game teamfight, Zyra crucially secured the Vanguard, and Varus's precise ultimate and damage further expanded their lead. After taking the Water Dragon Soul and Baron, IG completely secured victory. During the final push, Gnar entered the fray, harvesting the enemy foes, and IG wiped out their opponents, completing a 3-1 comeback.