Key Takeaways:
- Gen.G defeated T1 3-2 in a tense, five-game series at MSI 2025.
- Ruler and Chovy were instrumental in Gen.G’s clutch victories.
- Gen.G advances to the Grand Final, while T1 awaits the winner of the Lower Bracket semifinal.
In what is already being called one of the best League of Legends series of the year, Gen.G outlasted T1 in a five-game marathon at the 2025 Mid-Season Invitational (MSI). The Upper Bracket Final between the reigning MSI champions and the 2024 World Champions captivated fans around the globe, peaking at over 2.67 million viewers according to Esports Charts.
This was the first best-of-five series between the two Korean powerhouses this year—and it did not disappoint.
Tense Start Sets Tone for Epic Series
Game one saw a slow, calculated start as both teams treaded carefully. After nearly 30 minutes of even trading, Gen.G finally broke through with a decisive teamfight around Baron. Ruler cleaned up the fight and led the team to a swift mid-lane push to claim the first Nexus in 35 minutes.
T1 retaliated in game two with a powerful display led by Oner’s Jarvan IV and Gumayusi’s Lucian. The world champions pushed the tempo, forcing Gen.G into unfavorable fights and closing out the game in dominant fashion with a 30-14 kill score.
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Chovy and Ruler Dominate in Game Three
Game three slowed to a crawl, with both sides playing exceptionally safe. It took 20 minutes before first blood was drawn—claimed by Chovy’s Galio. Paired with Ruler’s deathless Senna, the Gen.G stars dismantled T1’s late-game hopes. Chovy ended the match with a 4/0/10 KDA while Ruler stood at 4/0/9, helping Gen.G secure a 2-1 series lead.
T1 Forces Silver Scrapes But Falters in Game Five
T1 wasn’t done yet. Game four saw Faker’s Orianna and Gumayusi’s Corki shine with Doran’s Gragas setting the stage. After a clean ace in the late game, T1 tied the series, setting up a dramatic game five.
But the final match lacked the fireworks some fans had hoped for. Another slow-paced game saw Gen.G capitalize on a single mid-lane overstep by T1. Ruler’s Jinx proved untouchable, closing out the game with a perfect 7/0/2 KDA and sending Gen.G to the Grand Final.
Gen.G Eyes Back-to-Back MSI Titles
Gen.G’s calm, methodical playstyle and Ruler’s clutch performances earned them a well-deserved place in the MSI 2025 Grand Final. They now stand one victory away from becoming back-to-back MSI champions and the first team qualified for Worlds 2025.
Meanwhile, T1 heads to the Lower Bracket Final, awaiting either Bilibili Gaming or Anyone’s Legend for one last shot at redemption.
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