The esports organization GIANTX faces a crucial game in the playoffs for the League of Legends EMEA Championship (LEC)the most important e-sports competition in Europe. The team from André Guilhoto is measured at Team Heretics this Saturday, February 22 at 18:00 in Berlin. There is only one option: win or say goodbye to the competition.
GIANTX’s road to the playoffs has been a demanding one. After losing against G2 Esports in the first round, the Giants have one last bullet in the lower bracket. The challenge is not a minor one: Heretics is also looking to redeem itself after losing to Fnatic. A duel of maximum tension between two teams that already met in the regular league, where GIANTX won with authority.
The rivalry between GIANTX and Heretics has a long history, with memorable clashes dating back to the days of the Call of Dutywhen both clubs fought for hegemony in the Spanish scene. Now, the clash moves to the LEC, with Heretics betting on a young block. Carlsen and Kamiloo are two projects with very interesting potential. In addition, among their ranks are Stendformer GIANTX player. He was in Malaga for two stages.
The winning team will advance to the next stage and will play against Movistar KOI on Sunday, February 23 at 20:00. The loser, on the other hand, will be eliminated and will see its path in the Winter LEC come to an end. The clash between GIANTX and Heretics can be followed live at Twitch channel of Th3Antonio and on the official channels of the Professional Video Game League (LVP) and the LEC.