Gen.G at VCT Masters Madrid: The Korean superteam that was always promised?

The excitement among fans is palpable as they wait to see how Gen.G performs at VCT Masters Madrid. It is the only Korean team that has qualified for the ultimate battle with other regions. However, the journey was not an easy one, as this was the first time they made it to the international stage.

With top-tier players, the team defeated Paper Rex, arguably the strongest team in the APAC region, with a score of 3-1, securing first place in VCT Pacific kickoff 2024.

Note: Some parts of the article are subjective and solely reflect the writer’s opinion

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History of Gen.G in Valorant

Gen.G Esports entered the Valorant scene in May 2020 and clinched their debut victory at the T1 x Nerd Street Gamers Invitational against Team Brax. The team comprised effys, huynh, gMd, MkaeL, and PL1, who helped them secure two more tournament wins: Pittsburgh Knights Tournament Series and Pulse Invitational. However, they placed 5th-6th at VCT 2021: North America Stage 1 Challengers 1.

This trend continued in VCT 2021: North America Stage, where they placed in the same position. Furthermore, during their participation in VCT 2023: LOCK//IN Sao Paulo, they faced defeat and placed 17th-32nd. Following this period, the team’s performance declined significantly. Throughout the year, they struggled to establish themselves and became one of the weakest teams in the APAC region.

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Current roster of Gen.G

The current roster of Gen.G (Image via Riot Games || VALORANT Esports Philippines)

Gen.G’s current roster boasts a huge change in the gameplay. With a combination of experienced veterans and rising talents, Gen.G showed how an underdog Korean organization became a superteam by defeating some of the strongest opponents in the APAC region.

These players comprise this formidable roster.

• t3xture
• Munchkin
• Meteor
• Lakia
• Karon

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Expectations for Gen.G at VCT Masters Madrid

As a dominant Korean Valorant team with high skilled roster and a successful track record of victories, fans have high hopes for Gen.G in preparation for VCT Masters Madrid. The team has shown remarkable performance in the VCT Pacific kickoff by defeating some of the strongest teams in the APAC region. Moreover, their aggressive playstyle with perfect team coordination can make them The Korean super-team that was always promised.

Their first match in the tournament is against one of the top Chinese teams, FunPlus Phoenix, on March 14, 2024. It will be a highly anticipated match as both teams boast talented players for a thrilling competitive showdown. The match's outcome will likely depend on which team can effectively execute their game plan under high pressure and capitalize on the opportunities.

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