In perhaps the most anticipated match of the 2024 League of Legends season thus far, Gen.G took on Bilibili Gaming in a thrilling Mid-Season Invitational semifinal.

Both teams entered the tournament as favorites to claim the title, representing their respective regions as top seeds, and today they clashed for the first time. The stakes were high, as the winner would secure a spot in the Grand Finals, while the loser would have to wait for a chance at redemption and revenge. After showing the highest level of pro plays, it was Gen.G who devoured their opponents and are now positioned as the event’s final boss.

That wasn’t always the case, however, as in game one it was BLG who showed superior performance, shutting down Gen.G with their mid-game fights and early aggressions. The same confidence that led BLG to give Chovy his signature Ahri in the first game of the series quickly disappeared as Gen.G woke up in game two. With Chovy’s Yone taking the lead, accompanied by his jungler Canyon on Nidalee, Gen.G quickly took control of the game and evened the series.

The next match saw Gen.G unleash a relentless attack, wiping out BLG from the start and maintaining their lead until the end. Despite BLG’s best efforts, they were unable to find the right angle to close the gold gap and position themselves as challengers for the point.