G2 was once again assigned to Group A, but different from the previous two years, G2 finally met LPL team in the group stage. Their opponents were world rookie Suning and PCS team MCX, which was regarded as a big gift package, and if there was no accident, they would eventually face the third seed TL of LCS.
Assuming that LPL, LEC and LCS advance to the finals safely, Group A is likely to be grouped as follows: G2 SN MCX TL (or TL wild cards of the same level).
For SN, their biggest rival is G2, the king of Europe. Although you can't despise your opponent, the performance of PC this season is really unsatisfactory. Teams above 0-6 humiliated LMS in the previous two years, and the brain drain is more serious after being downgraded to PC this year. In the face of their veteran swordsmanship, the threat of MCX is far less than that of the other four teams.
In a word, for SN, their environment is much better than the blood shed around JDG.
DWG and JDG meet again. The last time they met was in the intercontinental competition of 20 19, and JDG, who was in poor condition, was defeated by DWG. More than a year later, the war started again. This time, JDG rallied and they will face the new king of LCK!
But in fact, this group also has a strong European rival RGE. Although RGE seems to be a "cannon fodder" in everyone's eyes, RGE came to the world finals as the first player in the regular season in Europe, and swept away, fighting BO5 in G2. At the same time, RGE is also considered to be the most stable team in Europe. They will not constantly seek opportunities for team battles like MAD and FNC, nor pursue online advantages like G2, but control the situation with stable operations. At the same time, RGE's two newcomers, Larsson, who was inspired in the wild, and their performances in the single also far exceeded expectations. With the help of Hans Sama and Vander, RGE's personal ability can not be ignored. Finn, who is relatively weak in the team, will be a possible breakthrough for RGE. In the face of Nuguri and Zum, Finn is under great pressure. I don't know if he can bear it.
Interestingly, if the qualifying is successful, TL is likely to be assigned to Group B. If so, the relative operability of TL, JDG and RGE will also slow down the overall competition rhythm of Group B. I believe the competition in Group B will be particularly exciting!
At least, we should believe in the spring champion and summer runner-up of LPL.