LEC EWC Qualifier Recap: G2 and KC Advance While Galions Upset Again
The League of Legends EMEA Esports World Cup Qualifiers continued with significant results from both upper and lower bracket action. G2 Esports and Karmine Corp advanced to the next stage of competition, while tier-two ERL teams continued to prove their competitive quality against established LEC opponents. Galions achieved another upset victory in the lower bracket, maintaining their presence in the tournament despite their lower-tier status.
ERL representatives demonstrated their capability against higher-ranked competition, with EMEA Masters Champions Solary notably sweeping Fnatic in a previous round. The qualifiers have taken on added significance for French LFL teams following the announcement that the Esports World Cup will be held in Paris, making the European qualification process particularly important for regional representation.
The upper bracket saw four teams emerge as favorites for qualification: G2 Esports, Natus Vincere, Karmine Corp, and Movistar KOI, all positioning themselves for the first qualifier matches. The continued success of ERL teams in the lower bracket suggests competitive depth in the European League of Legends scene ahead of the international tournament.