G2 picked BDS as their opponent in the Season Finals, which leaves us facing off against MAD Lions, who we 2-0'd during the Summer Group stage.

Now, the winner of that Bo5 is guaranteed going to Worlds. Dodging the NA vs EU Qualification match would be massive for this org. Not saying NA can wipe us but getting the guaranteed slot gives our players more time to prepare for their 1st Worlds appearance as a team.

Odoamne and Abbedagge have experienced what it's like playing at an international level with then-Rogue and 100 Thieves.

I'm not overlooking MAD Lions at all, and anything can still happen in a best of series, but I am very optimistic that XL will win this Best of 5 and make Worlds (even after placing 10th both in Winter and Spring)