The first match of round 2 at League of Legends LEC 2022 Summer Split playoffs will be between Misfits Gaming and Fnatic. It is a match with more stakes than any other LEC match-up until this point.
The result will determine the final team from Europe to play in the League of Legends Worlds 2022. Therefore, losing is not an option, although, apart from qualification, there is some personal prestige involved for both teams.
This is because Misfits will be selling its LEC spot next season, which means that this might be the final game that the organization plays. In the case of Fnatic, however, losing will mean that the team fails to qualify for the World Championships for the first time, which would be a disaster.
Misfits Gaming had an up-and-down season during the League of Legends LEC 2022 Summer Split. The team started very weak, but eventually picked up a few wins as the season progressed.
One of the most notable changes to Misfits Gaming this year was the way it performed as a team rather than relying on individual prowess. In 2021, they were all about midlaner Vetheo.
However, as of the 2022 Summer Split, the team focuses a lot more on Neon, Zanzarah, and other pros, which provides Vetheo with a lot more breathing room. One of Misfit Gaming's most significant success stories this year has been its late-game team fighting.
However, the problem that the team faces is that Vetheo often requires too many resources to shine. Unfortunately, those resources do not always extend to match-winning performances, which hurts the team a lot.
On the other hand, Fnatic started strong but declined massively during League of Legends LEC 2022 Summer Split. It suddenly looked as if they are not a team but five individuals forced to play with
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