The 2025 LEC Summer Split continued with a high-stakes second week full of rivalry matches and standout moments. Fnatic stayed flawless, G2 looked unstoppable, and Karmine Corp’s Yike delivered a clutch outplay that stole the show.
Highlight of the week
In game 1 of Karmine Corp vs Movistar KOI, Yike on Skarner pulled off a perfectly timed double ultimate, catching and cancelling Jojopyun’s Yone mid ultimate in the process. The play instantly turned the fight in KC’s favor, helping secure the game and the series.
Saturday, August 9th
G2 Esports 2–0 Team Heretics
G2 opened with a decisive Game 1 win, finishing 20–5 in kills and 10 towers to 2. Hans Sama’s Jinx (9/1/8) thrived off Caps’ Annie engages, while SkewMond’s Poppy shut down Heretics’ Wukong and K’Sante front line. Heretics only claimed only one dragon before G2 locked them out, taking three drakes, Baron, and full map control.
Game 2 was even cleaner, ending 17–0 in kills and losing only one tower. Brokenblade’s Jax and Caps’ Orianna tore through fights, with Labrov’s Bard hitting key ultimates to keep Heretics from finding any openings. G2 secured three dragons and Baron to close out a flawless series.
Movistar KOI 2–1 GIANTX
GIANTX struck first with a 27–9 win in Game 1, led by Noah’s 19/1/2 Kai’Sa and Jackies’ strong mid-lane play. They secured soul, Elder, and both Barons to overwhelm MKOI after an even early game.
MKOI responded in Game 2 with a 14–5 win, taking 11 towers to none and denying GX any chance at soul. Supa’s Ezreal and Elyoya’s jungle pressure kept GX pinned in their base after mid-game.
Game 3 was more even, but MKOI took control with four dragons for soul and a Baron. Supa on Aphelios and Myrwn in the top lane held strong in fights, allowing MKOI to methodically close out the comeback.
Sunday, August 10th
Fnatic 2–0 Team BDS
Fnatic controlled Game 1 from start to finish, winning 19–7 in kills and taking 10 towers to none. Upset’s Varus (5/0/10) and Poby’s Ryze (4/0/9) led the damage charts, with Razork’s Jarvan IV setting up clean engages. BDS only managed a single drake before Fnatic closed it out decisively.
Game 2 was slower paced but still firmly in Fnatic’s hands. They took five dragons for soul and elder, secured Baron, and ended with an 11–3 tower lead. Poby’s Azir (4/0/3) and Mikyx’s Neeko were key in fights, while BDS couldn’t convert their early kills into meaningful map pressure.
Karmine Corp 2–1 Movistar KOI
KC took Game 1 behind strong performances from Canna’s Rumble (4/2/5) and Vladi’s Azir (3/0/4). They controlled early dragons and mid-game fights, keeping MKOI’s carries quiet and only allowing MKOI 3 kills.
MKOI bounced back in Game 2 with a 15–7 win, driven by Supa’s dominant Sivir (8/1/2) and Myrwn’s Ambessa in the top lane. They secured three dragons and Baron, breaking open KC’s base in the late game.
Game 3 was a back-and-forth brawl ending 24–14 for KC. Yike’s Vi delivered a highlight drake-steal securing the soul for KC. Caliste’s Corki (8/1/15) carried the damage as KC secured four dragons, Baron, and the series win.
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