In the opening series, FlyQuest made an impressive comeback to defeat PSG Talon 2-1, securing a spot in the upper bracket final of their group.

#FLYWIN @FlyQuest turn the series around and win the #MSI2024 opening match! pic.twitter.com/nfHngaSafA

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Despite losing the first map, FlyQuest rallied behind standout performances from players like Gabriel “Bwipo” Rau and Fahad “Massu” Abdulmalek to clinch victory.

FlyQuest’s victory was marked by their resilience and individual brilliance.

Bwipo and Massu stood out, with Bwipo’s Urgot and Massu’s Lucian proving instrumental in their team’s success.

In the decisive third match, Nicolaj “Jensen” Jensen’s Orianna led the charge, culminating in a game-winning quadra kill.

T1, the two-time Mid-Season Invitational champion, also started strong with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Estral Esports.

2-0 win for @T1LoL! #MSI2024 pic.twitter.com/FAe3HehYSb

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Despite Estral’s resistance, T1’s strategic prowess and objective control secured the win.

Moon “Oner” Hyeon-joon’s stellar performance on Viego in the second game highlighted T1’s dominance.

The opening day showcased intense competition and impressive gameplay, drawing in record-breaking viewership numbers.

The matches collectively garnered around 4.8 million hours watched, with peak viewership surpassing 1.5 million �� a significant increase compared to previous tournaments.

T1’s involvement and the favourable time zone for Korean fans contributed to the high viewership.

As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on FlyQuest and T1 as they aim to secure their spots in the Bracket Stage, while Estral and PSG Talon will fight to stay alive in the lower bracket.

With such an electrifying start, MSI 2024 promises to be one of the most thrilling tournaments in League of Legends history.

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The League of Legends Championship Series (LCS) has rarely produced competitive teams on the international stage. So even though FlyQuest only really struggled against Team Liquid in the LCS, their domestic success doesn’t mean much on the international stage.

FlyQuest field a few experienced players, namely Gabri?l “Bwipo” Rau and Nicolaj “Jensen” Jensen, but the same applies to PSG Talon. The Pacific Championship Series (PCS) winners not only field seasoned players; they also have some of the top individual talent from the region, including mid laner Huang “Maple” Yi-Tang, ADC Lu “Betty” Yu-Hung, and jungler Yu “JunJia” Chun-Chia.

It can’t be overstated how stacked PSG Talon are, and while they’re rightly priced as favourites, even at -119.05, they’re very cheap. They field better players who are far more experienced on the international stage, and they’ve performed better throughout the split in a tougher league.

This could be the biggest mismatch of the tournament as LoL World Championship title holders T1 take on Liga Latinoam��rica (LLA) champions Estral Esports. The underdogs are given a 6.4% implied probability of upsetting the Korean giants, so it’s easy to see how the game should end.

The kill line for this match is set at 14.5, which is an absurdly high number — especially considering how T1 like to play. With a 15.9 average kills per game in LCK 2024 Spring and the league’s shortest average game duration (30:38), T1 are not a bloody team — nor the type to play with their food.

This makes backing Estral Esports to keep T1 within 14 kills an inviting choice, but taking under 25.5 total kills makes more sense. Unless you believe Estral can show any meaningful resistance, this should be a quick match with few kills.

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Among the matchups, the defending LoL World Champions, T1, will take on Estral Esports, marking the start of what promises to be an exhilarating tournament at the Chengdu Financial City Performing Arts Center in China.

Estral Esports faces an uphill battle, with most of their lineup having limited international experience.

For instance, former FlyQuest jungler Brandon “Josedeodo” Joel Villegas has only attended Worlds 2020 with Rainbow7, while Cristian “Cody” Sebasti��n Quispe Yampara and Gabriel “Ackerman” Aparicio have seen action in MSI and Worlds in 2021.

On the other hand, T1 arrives with the weight of their recent World Championship win and a determination to redeem their loss to Gen.G in the LCK grand final.

In another matchup, FlyQuest will clash with PSG Talon, while Top Esports and LOUD will go head-to-head.

Fnatic, meanwhile, will face off against GAM Esports, setting the stage for an electrifying start to the tournament.

Expectations are high for the major region representatives to advance to the second round of the upper bracket.

If predictions hold, FlyQuest could potentially meet T1, while Fnatic may challenge one of China’s top teams, Top Esports.

However, the inclusion of a lower bracket offers a second chance for teams that stumble in the initial rounds, adding an extra layer of excitement and narrative to the event.

MSI 2024 introduces significant format changes, requiring second-seeded teams from major regions to navigate the play-in stage.

With powerhouses like Top Esports and T1 in the mix, the play-in bracket promises to be one of the most action-packed in LoL history.

As MSI approaches on May 1 in Chengdu, China, fans eagerly await the unfolding drama and excitement as teams vie for glory on the international stage.

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