A shocking result, also for fans of Al
The unexpected and overwhelming defeat of T1 The legend of anyone (al) In the semifinal of the Esports (EWC) 2025 World Cup, he triggered a storm of discussion within the League of Legends (Lol) community. Fans and analysts are divided on the real reason behind the disappointing performance of T1: it was AlDominance, t1 fatigue, bad drafts or simply a lack of motivation?
Also Al The supporters’ fans and LPG (League of Legends Pro League) expressed surprise for the decisive garbage of their team, not only in the final score, but also in the pure control they had during the game. While Al It deserves full credit for their shape, it was also clear that T1 played below their usual standards, raising questions about what went wrong.
Suspected causes of defeat
The respected English lck wolf caste, T1 may have lost motivation for EWC, treating the tournament as a low priority “Cash-Crab” event. Highlighted the drafts of drafts in their games, in particular the game 2 against Mkoi e AlWhere T1 selected easy compositions to operate but was unable to perform correctly.
Wolf’s analysis resonated with many. After all, T1 had a first half of the incredibly demanding season, from Road to MSI (Mid-Season Invitational) to MSI 2025 FinalsAnd he probably remained little in the tank. When he started the EWC, T1 had already achieved most of their competitive and financial objectives, despite not having won a trophy.
By adding to speculation, T1 did not have time for inactivity later MSI. The great endings ended in the early hours of 13 July (Tempo del Canada) and the team was traveling to Saudi Arabia almost immediately. The images show T1 that arrives at the AWC only two days later, on July 15th, barely leaving them to recover, not to talk about preparing.
This poor program has led many to argue that the exhaustion and the burnout contributed with the main contributions to the defeat.
Despite the criticisms leveled to T1, many fans, in particular those who support AlDo you think the victory was simply the result of a better gameplay. In both games, T1 was unable to get significant games or turn the tide, while Al He seemed prepared, confident and not shared.
Conclusion
In the end, multiple factors were probably played in the collapse of T1: AlStrong performance, the effort of T1, possibly the motivation and the questionable strategic choices. Whatever the mix, the bottom line remains: T1 lost and convincingly.
With Lck Summer Split Phase 2 on the horizon, T1 must group quickly and refocal if they hope to recover in the second half of 2025.
GK
