The first week of the 2023 LEC Winter Split initiated the competitive season in Europe with three days full of surprises. From new teams and changed rosters to a new format, League of Legends fans were bound to receive some exciting matches—and they were not disappointed, for the most part.
Among announcements and delays, fans were gifted with three days of action-packed matches that went beyond many expectations, both in a positive and negative way. Some teams hid their aces up their sleeves and showcased an interesting level of cohesion, while others lacked the wow factor needed to surprise the high-demanding fans.