Summary
- Gen. G claims second consecutive Mid-Season Invitational titles through a 3-2 win against T1 in the MSI 2025 Grand Finals.
- Both LCK powerhouses locked in a best-of-five series, eventually with Gen. G extending their win streak to 23 consecutive series.
- Park “Ruler” Jae-hyuk secured his second MSI title while the entire Gen.G roster got consecutive championship MSI titles.
History is unfolding in the League of Legends esports world following the grand finals match between Gen.G Esports and T1. MSI 2025 climbed as one of the best grand finals showdowns, after the powerhouses fought head-to-head in five matches. Here’s everything that took place in the highly intense MSI 2025 Grand Finals series.
The Championship Showdown Between Gen.G And T1
Both teams delivered in the most anticipated matchups in the League of Legends esports history. Gen.G and T1 faced off in Vancouver, Canada, marking the first-ever international final stint between the two South Korean powerhouses. It was an impressive showcase of talents and skills between the players of both teams in the Rift.
It was a much-awaited opportunity for Gen.G to take home the MSI crown for the second time. On the other hand, T1 launched a quest to quench their eight-year MSI drought in 2017. However, only one will win, and it is Gen.G that claims a back-to-back championship.
A deep rivalry sets in between these teams as they face each other multiple times across the tournament. To say they know each other’s playstyles well, which makes the win depend on their talent and breaks of the game. T1 and Gen.G have been on equal footing prior to the final, where they both boast one MSI title.
The Thrilling Five-Game Series
T1 opened the series with a great headstart with a masterful performance of Orianna by Lee “Faker” Sanghyeok. It was his fourth time playing Orianna at MSI 2025, securing a 100% win rate after the first game. Alongside his impressive performance, Mun “Oner” Hyeonjun and Ryu “Keria” Minseok provided great support and defense. The carries remained untouchable after they secured the early series lead.
However, Gen.G was quick to bounce back in Game 2, where Kim “Kiin” Giin hammered T1 with his Sion performance. Despite being picked blind, Kiin shows his exceptional play from solo kills, clutch teamfights, to solid laning. With this game, it evened out the score against T1 at 1-1.
It’s T1 who gets ahead first in Game 3, showing what the world champions are made of. Faker locks in Azir after Gen.G left the champion open, helping them earn the early favor, particularly in the bot lane. Renata Glasc’s 0-8 record at the tournament did not faze Keria after winning the game.
Yet, Game 4 and 5 were ultimately won by the now two-time MSI champions, Gen.G Esports. Seems like pressure did not sink in for the victors, defeating the world champions with their standout performance.
A Budding Legacy In The League
More than the championship, Gen.G earned several significant achievements in this MSI tournament. They are now tied with T1 at two MSI titles each, establishing them as the most successful teams in the MSI. On the other hand, Park “Ruler” Jaehyuk gets to claim his second MSI title after winning in 2023 with JD Gaming.
Moreover, Gen.G has now extended their winning streak to an impressive 23 consecutive best-of-series. They’ll have to work hard defending this record in the upcoming Esports World Cup and LCK Round 3-5. Perhaps, this is the most dominating performance of Gen.G over the recent years.
Final Thoughts
Things continue to look the best for Gen.G, especially with the victory in the MSI 2025 Grand Finals. They’ve been dominating the league with their exceptional performances across tournaments. Now, they have to set their eyes on winning the Esports World Cup alongside the remaining rounds of LCK.
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