JDG has come a long way. Due to the epidemic situation, the main single Zoom failed to attend. But 705 stabilized the overall situation well and helped the team catch up with the return of Zoom. Subsequently, the complete JDG soared all the way, reaching 3-0FPX in the semi-final and reaching the final for two consecutive years. The final was a baptism for everyone at JDG. For Zoom, Yagao and LvMao, this is their chance to compete for the championship again after their regrettable defeat in the final last year. For LokeN, this is his first final after finishing third in a row. For Canawi, this is his first final and his best chance to prove himself.
They did it, and LPL ushered in a new king. In the interview after the game, Lu Mao said with tears: "We must find the face we lost last year." Last year's intercontinental competition was also a bad memory for JDG, losing to DWG in the key competition and giving up the championship. This year, the opportunity is once again before us, and JDG has also been reborn. This time, as the leader of LPL, it is no longer an "inferior horse". Although they can't face DWG in the group stage this time, the two opponents they have to face are also very powerful LCK.
As can be seen from the semi-finals, JDG's play is more operational. Who can make better use of the famous LCK operation team GEN?
When the list was just announced after the end of the spring competition, GEN was named the Galaxy battleship by everyone. The results of the first and last runners-up in the regular season look good, but I believe they are not satisfactory. In addition, during the offseason, GEN officially announced that Edgar 18 left the team with the team. At present, no new regulations have been officially announced. I don't know if this will become a hidden danger for Gen.
GEN played the most winning streak this year-eight in the spring competition. Although I lost to T 1 twice, I ended the regular season with the top spot and went straight to the finals. But in the final, T 1 gave GEN a beating for the third time, with a score of 3-0, and there was no strength to fight back. Of course, for GEN last season, the runner-up was a great progress, but I believe this was not the original intention of their team at the beginning of the season.
Now this Galaxy warship will have its first international competition, and it may be a good thing for them to avoid T 1 in the group stage. Creed also faced his old club for the first time after leaving JDG, and the confrontation with Kanawa was also wonderful.
It may be controversial to say that Deft-Keria is the strongest export of LCK, but they are definitely the most popular export of this season's China Cup. In many interviews with LPL cross-country athletes, they all expressed their great desire to line up with them. This time there will be a real battle, which will be a test for both sides.
Although Kreiya played well in the regular season, it was his first time to participate in an international competition, and so was playing wild Pyosik in the team. Tension is inevitable. Fortunately, offline competition without audience should be eased, which is also one of the benefits for newcomers. The road of DRX is still a part that fans will worry about, and most of his performances in the spring games are not satisfactory. Zoom and TheShy will be shown in the group stage, which are LPL's top domestic orders and Korean aid orders respectively. The task entrusted to Dolan this time is very arduous.
Last year, Chovy didn't play well in GRF Intercontinental Competition, and he also took out tank heroes many times in the face of iG Global Finals, which was embarrassing. IG will meet again in this group match, and we also look forward to the fierce collision with the rookie in this game.
This spring, the performance of iG regular season and playoffs is far from each other. Although there are some strange BP in the regular season, you can basically win by your own ability. However, in the semi-finals of the playoffs, TES was defeated and missed the final again. Among them, iG ace TheShy's performance in the playoffs can be described as "relatively poor". Although the Puff-Southwind duo played a leading role many times in the regular season, their experience in the playoffs was still slightly insufficient.
Saying goodbye to Le Yan during the transfer period means that iG will compete with Xining rookie Ueno in the mid-season cup. Ning is a substitute for most of the late season, and his ranking status is not satisfactory recently. This time in LCK Division, Creed was an excellent player on the field. He continued to find his own state and brought rhythm. She still has to shoulder the heavy responsibility of transportation. Although I can't meet Nuguri in this group match for the time being, I may also expect to play against riffraff and Dolan players.
The performance of Dian Jun is not satisfactory to iG players or fans. If you can achieve good results in this mid-season cup, it will not only be a great encouragement to yourself and the fans, but also a proof of your own strength.