T1 has secured their spot in the MSI 2025 Grand Finals after defeating China’s Anyone’s Legend (AL) 3-2 in a tense lower bracket finals showdown. The Korean squad will now face domestic rival Gen.G in what promises to be an electrifying finals rematch.
The best-of-five series was neck-and-neck through the first four games, with both teams trading victories to force a decisive game 5. Despite the pressure of elimination looming over both teams, T1 kept their cool when it counted, delivering a masterclass in teamwork and execution.
Game 5 quickly turned into a one-sided affair after AL made the controversial decision to first-pick Twisted Fate and Ziggs—two champions with abysmal win rates throughout the tournament. T1 jumped at the chance to punish this draft misstep by locking in comfort picks, notably placing ADC star Gumayusi on his signature Jinx.
“The way T1 moved around the map in the early game was incredible,” noted one analyst. “Twisted Fate could never find a good lane to ultimate to, and AL’s gameplan of running down Jinx completely fell apart.”
T1’s early aggression paid off around the first dragon and Rift Herald fights, where AL made critical errors including a botched Poppy ultimate that swung momentum decisively in T1’s favor. These early advantages snowballed rapidly as T1 methodically dismantled their opponents.
Gumayusi delivered a flawless performance on Jinx, racking up 25 takedowns in a row without dying or even using his summoner spells until the final moments of the game. Support player Keria complemented this dominance with an outstanding Alistar showing, repeatedly setting up perfect engages that, as fans described it, “spoonfed” kills to his AD carry partner.
Not to be outdone, the legendary mid-laner Faker kept his perfect record on his control mage pick, further cementing his status as the greatest player in League history. The veteran showed why he remains at the top of his game even after years of professional play.
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The victory sets up what many are calling “Korean Civil War: Round 2” as T1 will face Gen.G in the Grand Finals. The domestic rivals are meeting once again on the international stage, continuing their storied rivalry that has defined much of modern competitive League of Legends.
For Anyone’s Legend, the defeat marks the end of their impressive MSI run. While they fell short of the finals, their performance throughout the tournament put them on the map as a team to watch in future international competitions.
