The second match of the opening day of LEC 2025 Summer delivered a thrilling series for fans between Fnatic and Team Heretics , with Fnatic emerging victorious with a 2:1 score. Despite a confident start from the "black and orange," Team Heretics managed to put up a fight, but the decisive map went to Fnatic .
On the first map, Fnatic played cohesively and aggressively; a fast pace, precise macro play, and control over objectives allowed them to secure the win without much trouble. However, on the second map, Team Heretics responded with a powerful performance, their late game was impeccable, helping them to even the series score.
The key was the third map, where Fnatic 's newcomer Poby shone brightly. Playing as Syndra, he completely dominated the mid-lane, initiated crucial moments, and left no chance for the opponent. His confident play was the decisive factor in favor of Fnatic , ultimately earning him the match MVP.
Best Moment of the Match
The best moment of the match was an ACE on the final map of the showdown:
Upcoming Matches
Tomorrow, on Sunday, August 3rd, LEC viewers can look forward to the following matchups:
Team BDS vs SK Gaming — 5:00 PM CEST
GIANTX vs Karmine Corp — 7:00 PM CEST
LEC 2025 Summer runs from August 2nd to September 27th. Teams are competing for a prize pool of €80,000, the championship title, and spots at Worlds 2025.
