Summary:
- G2 pulled off a huge comeback victory over Bilibili Gaming (BLG) in Round 3 of the League of Legends Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage.
- G2’s draft that put Anivia mid and Poppy jungle paid off spectacularly against BLG’s more standard, meta comp.
- The victory puts G2 at a 2-1 record, which means they’re now one win away from advancing to the Knockout Stage.
G2 Esports finally broke their losing streak against Bilibili Gaming (BLG). After years of falling short at international events, the European team secured a surprising win on October 18, 2025, during Worlds 2025 Swiss Stage Round 3. This victory marks a huge moment for G2 and gives new hope to fans of Western League of Legends. Here’s how the Worlds 2025 G2 vs BLG best-of-one played out.
The G2 vs BLG History
G2 and Bilibili Gaming have faced each other many times in international tournaments, and until now, BLG had the upper hand. Out of five past meetings, they won four, including a dominant 3–0 sweep at MSI 2025. The overall record for this matchup before this World 2025 G2 vs BLG match was 11–5 in favor of BLG.
Heading into Round 3, both teams had 1–1 scores. The loser would fall to 1–2, dangerously close to elimination. Based on past results, many expected LPL’s #1 to win again. Yet, G2 had other plans.
A Clever Draft That Paid Off
Unlike the T1 vs Gen.G match, many did not think that G2’s draft would work. They picked Anivia for the mid lane and Poppy for the jungle—both rare choices in the current meta. BLG, on the other hand, went for a more standard lineup featuring KSante, Qiyana, Ryze, Ezreal, and Leona, with an aggressive playstyle.
G2’s unusual draft made magic in the hands of Caps and SkewMond. They played patiently, focused on controlling objectives, and made better map decisions. The team managed to secure every dragon, eventually claiming the Dragon Soul, which made their lineup nearly unstoppable.
Bo1 Breakdown: G2’s Slow Start to Total Control
The Worlds 2025 G2 vs BLG match didn’t start well for the LEC team, as BLG’s early kills and gold lead put them under pressure. However, G2’s strategy was built for the long game. They waited for key item spikes and stronger teamfight moments.
It was during the second dragon fight that things started to look better for the LEC top seed. BLG made a risky engage that backfired, giving G2 the opening they needed. From that moment, G2 slowly took control of the game, securing the Chemtech Soul and snowballing their advantage.
The highlight came when SkewMond pulled off a massive quadra kill, wiping out BLG and sealing the win. With that, G2 ended the match in dominant fashion, moving to a 2–1 record while BLG dropped to 1–2 and now face potential elimination.
Why This Win Is So Important
This win is a big deal for both G2 and the LEC. G2’s Worlds 2025 run started rough—they lost to Top Esports but bounced back with a win against Movistar KOI, another European team. Beating BLG, one of China’s best teams and last year’s Worlds finalist, shows that G2 can once again stand toe-to-toe with the strongest teams in the world.
As the casters put it, G2 “conquered their demons.” They didn’t just win a game—they broke a mental barrier that had haunted them for years. With their confidence back, G2 now needs just one more win to qualify for the Knockout Stage.
For BLG, the loss is a big setback. As the LPL champions, they were expected to dominate, but their performance has been shaky. They’ll now have to fight through elimination matches to stay in the tournament.
Conclusion
This year’s World Championship keep delivering huge surprises that make it both frustrating and exciting to fans and viewers. The Worlds 2025 G2 vs BLG Bo1 is one such match, resulting in a comeback win that almost no one expected. Still, G2 proved they’re LEC kings, and wouldn’t go down as easily this time. They stepped up when it mattered most, and now sit one victory away from qualifying for the Knockout Stage.
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