NLC 2025 Summer Champions Crowned

Los Ratones secured another championship title by winning the Northern League of Legends Championship (NLC) 2025 Summer season. Their performance left little room for doubt, as they closed out the competition with a decisive victory in the final series.

The team has built a reputation for consistent success, and this latest triumph further strengthens their standing in the competitive scene. Their ability to deliver results on the biggest stage highlights both their cohesion and their dominance within the league.

Los Ratones in the NLC 2025 Summer

Los Ratones entered the NLC 2025 Summer Split with strong momentum and carried that form throughout the tournament. In the group stage, they secured first place with a flawless 4-0 record. Verdant, who would later face them in the grand final, placed second at 3-1, with their only defeat coming at the hands of Los Ratones.

The playoffs highlighted their consistency. They dropped only a single game, which came in their series against NORD Esports, featuring veteran jungler Marcin „Jankos“ Jankowski. Despite that stumble, Los Ratones closed out the series and advanced further. In the upper bracket, they faced Rich Gang Esports, who had gone undefeated in their group stage. Los Ratones ended that streak, sending Rich Gang down the bracket and setting up the path for Verdant to meet them once again.

By the time the finals arrived, Verdant remained the last team standing in their way. The stage was set for a decisive showdown that not only determined the champions but also showcased how far the NLC had grown as a competitive and entertainment-driven league.

League Showcase and Rekkles Competing in Sweden

The 2025 Summer Finals took place at Hovet Arena in Stockholm, a venue with special significance for Los Ratones support player Carl Martin Erik „Rekkles“ Larsson. Nearly ten years earlier, Rekkles had made history in the same arena during the 2015 EU LCS Summer Finals when he delivered a pentakill that shifted the momentum of a crucial match. Returning to the same stage in 2025 added a layer of nostalgia and importance to the event.

The finals also coincided with the launch of League Disrupt, a new live event format designed to elevate the NLC finals into a broader entertainment experience. This initiative combined top-level competition with interactive elements, community engagement, and performances. The idea was to make the finals not just a sporting contest but also a cultural gathering for fans across the region.

Key features of League Disrupt included:

This format highlighted Riot Games’ effort to integrate esports with live entertainment, offering fans a chance to experience the finals in a way that went beyond the matches themselves.

LR’s path to glory, Baus on K’Sante

Los Ratones entered the arena with confidence, led by Rekkles, Baus, and the rest of the roster. While their scrims in the weeks prior had been uneven, the team delivered when it mattered most. Under coach Marc “Caedrel” Lamont, they appeared sharper and more coordinated on stage than in practice.

The opening two matches of the series reflected their trademark style—disciplined macro and steady pressure. By the third game, already holding a 2-0 lead, the draft took an unexpected turn. Baus locked in K’Sante, a champion rarely associated with his pool. Caedrel later explained that this was no accident; the staff had pushed him to expand beyond his comfort picks.

Streamer NoArmWhatley offered another perspective. He revealed that Baus had been grinding K’Sante heavily in Arena matches, though this preparation had been kept quiet until the finals. What seemed like an unusual choice turned into a decisive factor, as Baus handled the pick with confidence against Verdant.

The finals ended swiftly. Los Ratones secured another NLC title, marking their third consecutive championship. Below is a quick breakdown of the key highlights:

With the trophy in hand, LR now set their focus on the EMEA Masters Summer 2025, aiming to complete their golden campaign.