Last week, the update to CELOL Series A revealed that LOS Academy's perfect campaign has ended. After another weekend of League of Legends competitions in Liga GG, no team remains undefeated in the championship, as LOS suffered its first setback and now shares the top of the standings.
After six games played by each team, four teams share the same record: five wins and one loss. These are emBRAZA! Esports, Smoke Tram Esports, Marere E-Sports, and LOS Academy. For those following CELOL via Olhar Digital, this moment marks the beginning of a considerably more exciting regular phase.
The lead, which until the previous week was exclusively held by LOS Academy, has turned into a fierce battle between four teams. emBRAZA! Esports occupies the first position, followed by Smoke Tram Esports, Marere E-Sports, and LOS Academy, all with a 5-1 record. This demonstrates that, looking only at wins and losses, the difference between the top four positions is minimal.
This change significantly alters the outlook for the upcoming rounds. Previously, there was one team maintaining invincibility while others sought to catch up; now, any slip-up among the four leaders could reshape the top of the table, replacing the pursuit of invincibility with a true race for command.
As emBRAZA! closes the round at the top, player Sant deserves attention. If the reader follows the columns, this name should be familiar. Sant, emBRAZA!'s ADC, was one of the five athletes recently indicated by the author for observation this season.
The ADC role is crucial in League of Legends matches, being one of the main sources of damage, especially as the game progresses. This role requires not only dealing damage but also knowing how to position oneself correctly during confrontations to attack without being eliminated by opponents. Sant demonstrated good performances this weekend and was one of the highlights of the campaign that led emBRAZA! to a 5-1 record.
This example reinforces the importance of monitoring players individually throughout the season. While the standings show which teams are winning, observing who contributes to these results reveals additional narratives within the championship. With the arrival of Fantasy GG on October 5th, the analysis of these names gains even more relevance, as individual performance will begin to influence squad building choices.
While four teams fight for the top, another competition is taking place further down the table. The top six placed teams secure a spot in the decisive phase of CELOL A, the playoffs. At this moment, Neon Esports and NKZ Vorax occupy the last two spots in the qualification zone, both with four wins and two losses, creating a tense situation in the table.
The teams on the edge of the playoffs are just one win behind the leading group. Invictus Team, Shark Bite Black, and Shark Bite White follow closely, presenting records of two wins and four losses. This indicates that there is still room for significant changes in the standings.
As the regular season progresses, every loss carries a greater cost. Teams ranked among the top six need to defend their positions, while those outside the qualification zone have fewer rounds available to attempt a recovery. If in the first weeks it was premature to draw definitive conclusions about the table, six games already show which disputes deserve attention.
In summary, four teams are tied at 5-1 in the fight for the lead, while Neon and NKZ fight to remain in the top six. Below them, three teams need to start a reaction to enter the playoff zone. Next weekend, CELOL Series A continues with new games broadcast by Liga GG channels and also on Olhar Digital's YouTube. Undefeated status has ended, and now everyone waits to see which team will be the first to break the tie at the top.