Weibo Gaming has emerged victorious over Fnatic at the 2023 League of Legends World Championship, securing their spot in the quarterfinals. They clinched a 2-1 victory, eliminating Fnatic from the tournament, leaving G2 Esports as the last hope from the EMEA region at the Worlds.
In the first game, Fnatic displayed their skills and took an early lead. However, Weibo Gaming displayed remarkable mental resilience in the following match. They focused on objectives and made a decisive move around Baron, shifting the momentum in their favor and leveling the series at 1-1.
From that point onward, Weibo Gaming took control and never looked back, ultimately sending Fnatic home.
In the decisive third match, Weibo Gaming countered Fnatic’s preferred picks with a strategic draft that featured Xiaohu’s Azir and Light’s Caitlyn dominating their lane opponents. During team fights, the LPL team skillfully thwarted Fnatic’s assaults with precision, executing their strategy flawlessly. Weibo’s superior control of the game was the deciding factor in this elimination match.
Fnatic’s defeat and exit from the tournament mean that the renowned organization has missed the top eight at the League of Legends Worlds for the third consecutive year. This comes after making it to the quarterfinals consistently from 2017 to 2020.
This year, Fnatic faced numerous challenges, but their performance in the LEC Summer and Season Finals secured them a spot in the World Championship. Although it wasn’t enough, their performance today was impressive.
With Fnatic out of the competition, G2 Esports remains the last hope for the LEC. They are currently competing against Bilibili Gaming in the final match of the Swiss Stage at the 2023 World Championship.