Why is it so important to finish in the top 4 of the LEC? –

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the fight heats up LEC And mathematically anyone can still qualify Playoffs Spring heading. For that it will be necessary to increase to 6, and for the moment only Rougie, which has already acquired a place. But for many teams, the playoffs remain a vague objective that everyone sets at the start of the segment, but in fact the most ambitious players often aim for the top 4! The reason is very simple and mainly a matter of format.

To better understand hobbies Beyond team positioning, let’s look at format and rules LEC. So there is a big difference between rows 4 and 5, but almost no difference between rows 5 or 6.

Finishing the top 4 gives room for error

The LEC has explored various playoff formats over the years. It looks like the last will remain, allowing the top 4 of the regular season to start in the United Statesper fingernail. Thus, these teams have the right to lose the match before the final elimination. The first failure is not fatal and sends players to LC.extreme nails. This seat belt is welcome because no unauthorized person is protected. The 5th and 6th row teams are placed directly on the bottom bracket where each failure occurred. Off-side.

Also finishing in the top 4″shorten“The road to the championship. For example, MAD Lions have won two European titles by winning “fairly”. 3 B05 Whenever. Teams ranked 5th and 6th must win 5 Bo5 be holy.

Differences in the Top 4: Only the first place is really interesting

We can identify in the top 4 3 different situations : First, Second and Third / Fourth. It can be considered absolutely necessary to finish with the best possible ranking. But in reality only the first place is really interesting. The second is moderately interesting, and the third brings nothing compared to the fourth.

• Sirveli : He can choose his opponent between the 3rd and the 4th. This privilege allows you to choose your match not only according to the form of your opponent, but also according to their characteristics (your strengths and weaknesses).
• .Second : Since he will play for the team that was not selected first, he cannot choose an opponent. On the other hand, his position allows him to avoid playing for the best team during the regular season.
• Third fourth : Both teams are passively waiting for a selection. Both teams are in exactly the same situation.

5th or 6th place, purely anecdotal?

Just as a 3rd or 4th place does not bring anything, it is not a privilege for a team to be 5th compared to a 6th place. Both teams start bottom bracket in the playoffs and will have to win 5 Bo5 Hoping to lift the trophy.

The information is verifiable, but we can assume that team 5 chose its side in the first round and that would logically reward its best performance in the regular season. But we quickly looked back regulations lek. However, the rules of the “playoffs” section do not give any particular preference.

• “5. The winning team will play with the 6th ranked team. The loser will be eliminated. There is no side sampling or priority draft trace.