Anyone's Legend Sweeps Bilibili Gaming To Reach MSI Lower Final

The 2025 Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) has delivered yet another thrilling chapter as Anyone's Legend (AL) decisively swept Bilibili Gaming (BLG) 3-0 in the Lower Bracket match, securing their place in the Lower Bracket Final. This victory marks AL's third consecutive best-of-five win over BLG, continuing a dominant trend that began in the LPL Split 2 playoffs earlier this year.

The clash, held on July 11, 2025, at the Pacific Coliseum in Vancouver, Canada, showcased AL's superior coordination and strategic depth. Despite BLG's early aggression and moments of promise, AL's composure and teamfight prowess proved overwhelming. With only two days and two matches left in the MSI Bracket Stage, the stakes couldn't be higher as teams vie for the $2,000,000 USD prize pool and coveted qualification for the 2025 World Championship.

Game 1 set the tone with a cautious early phase from both sides. BLG struck first blood and secured consecutive kills within the first three minutes, signaling their intent to challenge AL's dominance. However, AL steadily clawed back, equalizing the kill score at 3-3 by the 19-minute mark. The turning point came during a fierce teamfight near the Dragon pit at 32 minutes, where AL systematically dismantled BLG's lineup and secured Baron Nashor. This pivotal moment allowed AL to push down the mid inhibitor and eventually destroy BLG's Nexus, clinching the first game in 37 minutes.

In Game 2, AL wasted no time asserting their control, netting two kills in under four minutes and relentlessly pressuring BLG. BLG struggled to find footing, often punished for overextensions and misplays. AL capitalized by securing three dragons and Baron, with Wang "Hope" Jie shining on Lucian, delivering a spectacular 14/1/4 performance. Supported by Kim "Kael" Jin-hong's smart engages on Braum, AL overwhelmed BLG’s defenses and ended the game decisively in 29 minutes, pushing the series to match point.

Facing elimination, BLG adjusted their strategy in Game 3 by selecting comfort champions like Chen "Bin" Zebin’s Fiora and Zhuo "Knight" Ding’s Akali, aiming to turn the tide. The early game saw BLG maintaining a slight gold lead and trading kills aggressively, even securing the first Baron buff after a dominant teamfight at 24 minutes. However, AL regained momentum by eliminating BLG’s jungler Yang "Beichuan" Ling and taking the second Baron at 33 minutes. Despite spirited resistance led by BLG’s top players, AL's coordinated pressure and superior decision-making allowed them to close out the match after a grueling 43-minute battle, completing the 3-0 sweep.

This win not only cements AL’s position as the last remaining Chinese team in the tournament but also highlights their rapid rise on the international stage. Coached by Wong "Tabe" Pak Kan, who joined the squad in 2024 after stints with Royal Never Give Up and BLG, AL has flourished with minimal offseason changes. The additions of Li "Flandre" Xuanjun and Lee "Tarzan" Seung-yong have proven pivotal, propelling the team to a Split 1 finals appearance and a Split 2 championship before their MSI run.

AL’s journey at MSI 2025 has been impressive, featuring an opening victory over FlyQuest, a narrow loss to defending MSI champions Gen.G, followed by back-to-back wins against CTBC Flying Oyster and now BLG. Their next challenge looms large as they prepare to face LCK powerhouse T1 in the Lower Bracket Final on July 12, 2025, at 8:00 AM SGT (July 11, 5:00 PM PST). This matchup carries extra intrigue with AL’s jungler Lee "Tarzan" Seung-yong set to face off against his former teammate and T1’s toplaner Choi "Doran" Hyeon-joon. The winner will earn the right to challenge Gen.G in the Grand Final on July 13.

BLG’s exit in fourth place brings a close to their MSI campaign, but their journey through the Play-ins and Bracket Stage demonstrated resilience and skill. Despite falling short against AL, BLG secured a respectable finish and a consolation prize of US$240,000. Their attempts to disrupt AL’s rhythm, including a memorable five-man Neeko ultimate from Luo "ON" Wen-Jun and a fierce Baron teamfight victory in Game 3, showcased their fighting spirit.

The MSI 2025 Bracket Stage is now down to three teams, with the grand final rapidly approaching. Fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the upcoming matches, where strategic mastery, individual brilliance, and team synergy will determine who lifts the trophy and claims the title of Mid-Season Invitational Champion.

With AL’s momentum and tactical acumen, the showdown against T1 promises to be a captivating battle between two of the region’s best. As the tournament edges closer to its climax, the esports community watches closely, knowing that every play could tip the scales in this high-stakes contest.