G2's Worlds Dream Ends: BrokenBlade's Raw Confession

• G2 Esports Eliminated: The sole Western representative, G2 Esports, has been knocked out of the 2025 League of Legends World Championship quarterfinals after a 3-1 loss to Top Esports.
• "No Regrets": Despite the defeat, toplaner Sergen "BrokenBlade" Çelik stated he and the team "played with no regrets," giving their all in the tournament.
• Critical Mistakes: BrokenBlade attributed the loss to poor, rushed decision-making at key moments rather than a lack of confidence, which led to decisive punishments from their opponents.
• The Price of a Pro: The G2 star opened up about the immense personal sacrifices—family, friends, and personal time—required to compete at the highest level of esports.

G2 Esports' World Championship Journey Ends

The hopes of the EMEA region came to a close as G2 Esports, the last Western team standing, was eliminated from the 2025 League of Legends World Championship. The squad fell 3-1 to Top Esports in a hard-fought quarterfinal series, ending a season defined by growth and high expectations. In a post-match interview, G2's toplaner, Sergen "BrokenBlade" Çelik, provided a candid look into the team's mindset, the critical errors that cost them the series, and the profound sacrifices behind their campaign.

A Defeat with No Regrets

Reflecting on the loss, BrokenBlade was disappointed but proud. "I think I lived with the words that I spoke. We gave it all to this Worlds," he explained. "We really squeezed everything out of us. I'm proud of the boys… I played with no regrets. I think we all played with no regrets. That's the best we could have shown today."

This sentiment captures the spirit of G2's run, which saw them carry the banner for the West into the tournament's final stages. While the outcome wasn't what they hoped for, the effort was undeniable.

How In-Game Decisions Sealed Their Fate

When asked about the turning points in the series, BrokenBlade pointed directly to critical in-game errors. He noted that in games one and three, G2 gave Top Esports too much respect, allowing them to control the tempo. The most crucial mistakes, however, came during key objective fights.

The "Atakhan" Plays

"The last game was decided on the Atakhan, we went there a bit too rushed because were in a winning position," BrokenBlade confessed, referencing a pivotal moment in the decisive fourth game. He admitted that poor decisions, not a lack of confidence, were their undoing. "If you play against very good players and you play with doubt, you will get punished… We just decided poorly on key factors, and that is why we lost in my opinion."

He emphasized that these weren't individual failures but collective missteps made under pressure, for which a world-class team like Top Esports gave no second chances.

The Sacrifices of a Champion

The World Championship anthem this year is "Sacrifice," a theme that resonates deeply with professional players. When asked what he had personally given up, BrokenBlade's answer was simple and powerful: "Everything."

"My life consists of League of Legends and League of Legends," he shared. "I sacrifice family time, friends’ time, my own time, time with my girlfriend—everything I sacrificed to be the best player I can be and next year I will do even more." Despite the immense cost, he has no regrets about his career path, a message he shared with aspiring players. "Everything great comes with a cost, obviously, but as long as you enjoy it… it is worth it. So just follow your dreams."

In a final message to the fans, BrokenBlade expressed his gratitude for their unwavering support. "Thank you guys for sticking with us, having the delusion. In the end, it was not enough, and I hope you guys enjoyed the ride."