EMEA Masters Finals: Los Ratones vs. Ici Japon Corp – A Clash of Titans

The EMEA Masters Finals reach their climax here, as dominant top two forces Los Ratones and Ici Japon Corp prepare for their title clash. Both teams showed remarkable skill and determination in overwhelming top prospects to reach the grand finale. Let's get into more details of how they reached here, their squads, and what their supporters can expect from the eagerly awaited showdown.

Match Details

Date: March 23, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM EET

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4:00 PM GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)

5:00 PM CET (Central European Time)

12:00 PM EST (Eastern Standard Time)

9:00 AM PST (Pacific Standard Time)

1:00 AM JST (Japan Standard Time – March 24)

Tournament: EMEA Masters (Best of 5)

Semifinals Recap

Los Ratones vs. Team Phantasma

Match Result: Los Ratones 3-0 Team Phantasma

Date: March 22, 2025

Los Ratones dominated the semifinals against Team Phantasma. Their aggressive play and strategic execution demonstrated why they are one of the tournament's top teams.

Ici Japon Corp vs. Karmine Corp Blue

Match Result: Ici Japon Corp 3-1 Karmine Corp Blue

Date: March 21, 2025

Ici Japon Corp demonstrated resilience in their series against Karmine Corp Blue, winning 3-1. Their well-timed team fights and adaptability were the most important factors contributing to their victory.

Los Ratones: An Emerging Force

Los Ratones, a European team formed by one of the world's best League of Legends analysts, Caedrel, has become a team to be feared. Los Ratones qualified for the NLC early in 2024 and has since gone through extensive rosters changes to strengthen its team.

Current Roster

• Top Laner: Simon "Baus" Hofverberg
• Jungler: Veljko "Velja" Čamdžić
• Mid Laner: Tim "Nemesis" Lipovšek
• Bot Laner: Juš "Crownie" Maruši
• Support: Carl Martin "Rekkles" Erik Larsson

With a phenomenal combination of experience and unrealized talent, Los Ratones has proven to be the top dog on the European scene.

Ici Japon Corp: The French Challengers

Ici Japon Corp is a competitive French team who has experienced large reshuffling in order to cement themselves within the competitive landscape. After rebuilding its roster and incorporating experienced coaches, they have set themselves up to be one of the top contenders for the EMEA Masters. 

Current Roster

• Top Laner: Jeon "Howling" Ho-bin
• Jungler: Theo "Theocacs" Sauda
• Mid Laner: Daniel "Sertuss" Gamani
• Bot Laner: Lee "Hans SamD" Jae-hoon
• Support: Olivier "Prime" Payet

With contracts valid until late 2025, Ici Japon Corp is poised to solidify its growth and become one of the best esports organizations in Europe.

Grand Final Expectations

With both teams looking in spectacular shape, the EMEA Masters Finals promises to be a fascinating and thrilling affair. The aggressive play of Los Ratones will be tested against the tactical adaptability of Ici Japon Corp. The most compelling matchups to watch are Nemesis vs. Sertuss in the mid-lane and Rekkles vs. Prime in the bot lane.

There is a lot riding on the line, and only one can emerge victorious. Will Los Ratones claim their first-ever big championship, or is Ici Japon Corp too powerful to resist? Watch to see the dramatic conclusion of the EMEA Masters 2025!