On Day 17 of the LOL Worlds 2023, two Chinese teams lead the pack: Beijing JDG Intel and Suzhou LNG, both asserting dominance at the top.
- Beijing JDG and Suzhou LNG from China have secured their spots in the Knockout Stage.
- Korea’s Gen G has also clinched a position in the knockouts.
Currently, the LOL Worlds 2023 is in the Swiss Stage, set to conclude on October 29th at the KBS Arena in Seoul. Here’s an inside look at the KBS Arena from the vantage point of the LOL players, courtesy of X-User @morang_lol:
PSG, R7, and TW on the Decline: A Sad Turn of Events?
Once celebrated, now faltering: PSG, R7, and TW are showing cracks. It’s startling how swiftly fortunes can change. Teams that were the talk of the town in the preliminary rounds now find the going tough.
The intense battles and relentless pressure of the Worlds seem to be taking a toll. Read more about the preliminary round analysis and outcomes here.
Swiss Stage Spotlight: China and Korea Shine
Among the standout teams of the Swiss Stage are Suzhou LNG Esports, identified by their Blue Dragon logo. They launched into the Worlds with a commanding victory over Fnatic and continued their winning streak, clinching a 1:0 against Cloud 9. Their only hiccup came in a close 1:2 loss against Beijing JDG Intel Esports Club.
However, both these teams, Suzhou LNG and Beijing JDG Intel, have locked in their places for the Knockout Stage. China is definitely in the finals. Since then, social media has been abuzz with congratulatory messages. One such shoutout comes from X-User @itskgx_, applauding Suzhou LNG Esports on X:
Berlin-based G2 Esports remains in contention but hasn’t clinched a spot in the Knockout Stage yet. A peek on X reveals: G2 is fired up and ready for the next showdown 🥊🔥🎮:
This tournament undoubtedly has more thrills in store. From nail-biting battles to unexpected twists, anything can happen. One thing’s for certain: the grand finale on November 19th at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul will be a spectacle to behold. A month of emotion, drama, and passionate Esports lies ahead. Fans eager to keep tabs on the action can find all the Worlds 2023 results and match videos here.
