Preface: The S15 season has officially kicked off, and it’s believed that the vast majority of players have been following the recent matches closely. The LPL regular season has concluded, and the second-round clash between IG and BLG sparked widespread discussion across the internet. Many fans are highly invested in this event, especially since there has been a longstanding rivalry between the two teams, which has also intensified the animosity among their supporters. In this showdown, IG played more comfortably, sweeping BLG 2-0. Theshy even raised his arms in a victorious cheer; indeed, the scene of pushing the base in the second game was hilariously memorable. After this match, the LPL regular season officially ended, paving the way for the Knights’ Road battles and the knockout stage selections for teams like IG.

Theshy raises his arms in triumph

Most players are probably quite familiar with IG, a veteran powerhouse in the LPL. After undergoing roster changes this year, their overall form and results have significantly improved, pushing them near the top of the league. They were in a period of adjustment during the first segment, climbed to third place by the second, and secured second place in the regular season during the third segment. Had they not lost to FPX, IG would now be in first place. Could the grand spectacle of the S8 season be making a comeback? From the current perspective, IG’s team atmosphere is becoming increasingly stable.

The second encounter with BLG sparked heated discussions online. Last time, both teams pushed the pace to the max, and fans even attacked each other. Ultimately, IG came out on top, crushing BLG 2-0. In the first game, at six minutes in, IG’s top and jungle decisively held their ground; Rumble dealt massive damage, and Wukong secured first blood by killing Pantheon. Afterward, both teams continuously clashed, but the overall advantage was never significant. Many even thought BLG had a slightly higher chance of winning. The turning point came at 32 minutes when Wei made a bold play—blinking in with his ultimate to help secure a kill on Taliyah without even using his Q skill greedily. This move earned him the MVP of the match.

Similarly, the second game was thrilling, with both sides trading blows back and forth early on. Wei’s variations made the bottom lane’s Gala have a very comfortable early phase, but he also made some reckless plays mid-game, especially in the top lane where he was once solo killed by Knight and another time dived in foolishly. The crucial team fight around Urgot’s ultimate saw Gala’s Rell soar, and from then on, IG fully controlled the match. The most spectacular moment was during the base push: while BLG members camped around Gala, who had a Guardian Angel, Theshy alone pushed the base to destruction inside his ultimate’s zone, leaving his teammates stunned and himself raising his arms in celebration.

After the match ended, the LPL regular season officially closed, and the Knights’ Road groups were revealed: FPX versus NIP, WE against EDG, WBG facing UP, and JDG taking on LGD. The last two matchups seem unlikely to have surprises, with WBG and JDG likely advancing. Although IG won their match, their group remains the same as BLG’s, but they have the privilege of choosing their opponent first, which means the first round might be easier. However, they will probably face BLG again in a BO5 later on.

Farewell thoughts

Honestly, this match was truly exciting. IG demonstrated exceptional team coordination, appearing as if they operated with a single mind. While there might have been some mistakes in laning or small skirmishes, whenever large team fights broke out, IG’s members always focused their targets perfectly. The key is having a core leader; without such a top-tier captain to carry the team, they would likely be as scattered as BLG in team fights.

How do you, dear viewers, see this situation?