The Mid Season Invitational 2025 continues to raise the stakes with every match, and the latest Bracket Stage clashes proved exactly why this event is one of the most thrilling in League of Legends. The spotlight of the day belonged to South Korea’s legendary team T1, as they not only secured a flawless victory over China’s Bilibili Gaming but also celebrated a historic milestone for their mid lane icon, Lee ‘Faker’ Sang hyeok. The sweep was T1’s emphatic statement of dominance, showing that the reigning Worlds champions remain as dangerous and composed as ever.


Game one set the tone early. T1 surged ahead with confident team fights and superior coordination. Faker’s Orianna was at the center of it all, navigating high pressure situations while setting up decisive combos. The game was over in just under 27 minutes, with T1 securing a baron, Infernal Soul, and a 22 to 8 kill lead. BLG could barely hold ground as T1 stormed their base and took the win with ease.

The second game brought an initial glimmer of hope for BLG as they repeatedly caught T1’s top laner Doran out of position. But even as BLG tried to build momentum, Faker quietly scaled his Viktor, eventually achieving a four level advantage over the opposing mid laner. The match flipped dramatically when T1 stole Atakhan and reached soul point. The highlight came when Gumayusi’s Caitlyn closed the game with an unofficial pentakill. The match ended at 33 minutes and 36 seconds, sealing T1’s match point.

Game three was the most closely contested of the series. BLG adjusted with a strong Ahri and Vi draft, engaging T1 in constant fights. Both teams exchanged kills and map control, but T1 maintained their edge through clever objective control. The pivotal moment came when T1 set up what looked like a standard Baron attempt. Instead, it was a trap. Doran flanked from the side, catching BLG off guard and turning the fight into a decisive win for T1. With their opponents wiped out again, T1 closed out the final game in 33 minutes and 30 seconds.

Earlier in the day, CTBC Flying Oyster from Taiwan faced off against Europe’s Movistar KOI in an elimination match that had its own share of strategic brilliance and intense clashes. Game one saw CFO build a strong advantage with their Sion Azir composition. Despite MKOI holding on with neutral objectives, CFO’s gold lead ballooned, and the game ended in their favor after 38 minutes.

Game two was all about control. CFO executed nearly perfect macro gameplay, outmaneuvering MKOI and capitalizing on strong teamfight setups. The match ended at 33 minutes and 29 seconds, bringing CFO to match point.

MKOI made a bold decision in game three, picking Irelia for a top lane counter and drafting Xayah to control skirmishes. The strategy paid off briefly, as the European squad finally showed signs of coordination and aggression. Their side lanes got early leads, and they avoided a clean sweep by closing the game in less than 28 minutes.

But CFO returned to form in the fourth game. Patient and calculated, the Taiwanese team farmed steadily and shut down every attempt by MKOI to create chaos. Their bot laner, Doggo, delivered an outstanding 7 1 2 performance on Aphelios, solidifying their victory and sending MKOI home from the tournament.

The results now set up two major matchups ahead. T1 will face Gen.G Esports in the Upper Bracket Final on June 10, a clash expected to be among the most viewed games of the year. Meanwhile, CFO will go up against Anyone’s Legend on June 9 in a high stakes lower bracket encounter.

Before these matchups, all eyes will be on June 8 as Bilibili Gaming and FlyQuest fight to stay in the tournament. Fans can catch every moment live on official League of Legends Twitch and YouTube channels, along with streams from partnered content creators.

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