A newly formed team, a captain with a vengeance, and a result no one could have seen coming.
LeStream Esport surprised everyone this Pro League season by taking second place at the end of the first half. With only an underwhelming performance at DreamHack Winter 2018 to gauge the newly assembled roster, no one could expect the break out performance from the former core Millenium roster. Led by team captain Valentin “Risze” Liradelfo, the European team went 4-1-2 in the first half of Season 9, only behind Team Empire.
The Millenium team that won at DreamHack Austin 2018 only had two members carry over to LeStream
Only two members, Théophile “Hicks” Dupont and Risze, from the Millenium side at the start of Season 8 remain in LeStream, meaning that they are very new compared to other European sides as a complete team. However, each of the players have incredible talent on their own, and finally got into groove this season, with every one of them pulling their weight as required.
LeStream appears to be a team of surprises, however, as their performance at the Six Invitational 2019 shocked fans yet again with two straight losses, a particularly rough match against North American team Evil Geniuses, and early elimination. Despite the blow to their record, Risze led the team to secure five more victories in the latter half of the regular Pro League season, losing only one match and drawing another, and LeStream finished just three points behind Team Empire.
The LeStream Esport roster
After an impressive recovery, LeStream qualified for the Season 9 Finals and is looking to set the record straight on their offline capabilities. They will also be sure to be licking their lips at the chance to settle the score against Evil Geniuses in Milan, though both teams will have to defeat a LATAM team in the quarter-finals to face each other.
To discuss the season’s results, and what to expect from LeStream at Milan, SiegeGG contacted Risze to ask him some questions:
Your team had a hugely impressive record this season, finishing just three points behind Team Empire. How did your team turn things around after the Six Invitational?
How has your team settled in its roles this season?
Your LAN record has, so far, been unimpressive. How are you guys preparing to translate the improvements you have made from online to offline?
You go up against the fearsome FaZe Clan from LATAM. How different or similar is the LATAM play style to EU?
A potential clash against Evil Geniuses awaits in the semi-finals. Does the chance for revenge excite you?
LeStream lost 1-2 to Evil Geniuses at the Six Invitational 2019
What is your opinion on ESL abolishing the rule that two teams from the same region cannot face each other in the quarter-finals?
What is the one team you think is worth watching out for this event?
Who do you think is going to be winning the other three quarter-finals games, and the lower-half semi-final?
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The Milan finals are taking place on the 18th and 19th of May, where LeStream will either make or break the impressive run they have built up. To keep up to date on Milan coverage before, during, and after the event, be sure to check back here at SiegeGG.