The Karmine Corp crowned European champion of League of Legends
The Karmine Corp made history in European esports by winning the LEC Winter Split 2025, defeating G2 Esports 3-0 in the finals. This triumph establishes KC as the first French team to claim this prestigious title.
A one-sided final
No one expected G2 Esports, a historic giant of European League of Legends, to lose so suddenly in this LEC Winter Split 2025 final. With their impressive track record and unmatched playoff experience, the team led by Rasmus "Caps" Winther had everything to defend their reigning champion status.
However, the Karmine Corp dashed these hopes with total domination. From the first game, KC set a frantic pace, exploiting every G2 mistake and punishing their lack of coordination. G2's drafts, usually so formidable, seemed ineffective against Karmine's meticulous preparation. Caps, an iconic figure of European mid-lane, was completely dominated by Vladi, who played the series of his life. Despite rebellion attempts led by Hans Sama in the botlane, G2's collective impact never measured up. In just three games, KC crushed their opponent, ending a dynasty and marking the start of a new era.
The meteoric rise of Caliste
Among the heroes of this victory, one name stands out: Caliste. At just 18 years old, the young French player proved he had the makings of the greatest. The young "prodigy," considered by tens of thousands of Karmine Corp fans as the "savior" of Europe, delivered an outstanding performance in his first major European final. His explosive duo with Targamas outclassed G2's, applying constant pressure on Hans sama and Mikyx.
Heading to the international stage
With this European crown, the Karmine Corp does not intend to stop there. The team is now preparing to face the world's best teams at the First Stand, the first international tournament of the year in South Korea. It will be an opportunity to compete against Asian giants like Hanwha Life Esports (South Korean Champion) and Top Esports (Chinese Champion), as well as North American champions Team Liquid and representatives from the Pacific league, CTBC Flying Oyster. This major challenge will allow KC to prove that their success in Europe was not an isolated feat, but indeed the beginning of a new era on the global competitive stage.
