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AL Shanks: “I actually didn’t do any prediction before the match, but I determined we would win today.”

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After a convincing 3-0 victory against BLG, player Shanks from team AL expresses that the Panda squad is self-assured about their journey towards the MSI 2025 Grand Finals.

The Mid-Season Invitational (MSI) 2025 is drawing to a close, yet there’s still a lot of exciting League of Legends gameplay remaining in Vancouver, Canada. On July 10th, the long-awaited rematch between Anyone’s Legends and Bilibili Gaming from the League of Legends Pro League (LPL) took place.

As a passionate fan, I can’t contain my excitement as AL clinched a dominating 3-0 series victory, demonstrating their superiority. This triumph propels the Chinese team forward, granting them an opportunity to square off against T1 in a bid for a spot in the MSI 2025 Grand Finals on July 12, where they’ll face Gen.G.

In a special conversation with Xpsp, player Cui “Shanks” Xiao-Jun discussed his team’s win against Bilibili Gaming, their impressive ability to adjust strategies based on their opponents, the role of his family in his success, and the signature sunglasses that have become synonymous with him.

MSI 2025: Anyone’s Legends set their sights on the Grand Finals

Esports.gg: How would you describe today’s matches? Did you expect such a dominant 3-0 victory?

AL Shanks: I didn’t make any predictions about the outcome of the game earlier, but I felt we were going to win today. Today’s matches were simply fantastic.

Your draft was impressive, well-prepared against BLG. Could you tell us the crucial points you found to take advantage of BLG?

In my opinion, the key aspect is that we performed exceptionally well and managed to swiftly adapt to the strategies laid out by BLG. Ultimately, the outcome of the games will determine everything, without a doubt.

What was it like to play against knight again after the regional season?

AL Shanks: I think he is a very good mid-laner.

As a passionate fan, I can’t help but wonder if Anyone’s Legends could possibly outplay T1 and advance to the MSI 2025 Grand Finals against Gen.G. What are your thoughts on this exciting scenario?

AL Shanks: I think we will get to the Grand Finals.

AL Shanks: “The support from my family means the world to me.”

As a gamer, I can’t help but reflect on the incredible role my family – my sister, dad, and mom – have played in my MSI journey. Their unwavering support before I embarked on this challenge has been instrumental in helping me navigate through the highs and lows of this competition. From encouragement during late-night gaming sessions to offering a listening ear when things got tough, their love and belief in me have been the driving force behind my performance here at the MSI. Their support is what keeps me going, fueling my determination to give my best each day.

In My Own Words: The love and backing of my family is priceless, and they have been an indispensable part of my professional journey. Let me express my gratitude: May they always be in good health, and I promise to strive harder for better results in the upcoming matches so that I can repay their support.

How do you describe your MSI experience so far?

AL Shanks: Very happy.

Can we expect to see more of Shanks’ iconic sunglasses in the future?

AL Shanks: For sure!

Which player would you like to exchange jerseys with before the MSI ends?

AL Shanks: I had the pleasure of swapping jerseys with Faker, Chovy, and Caps during MSI. These mid-laners are all exceptional, making the jersey exchanges quite memorable. I’m truly thankful for sharing this special moment with so many talented players.

What message do you want to leave to the Anyone’s Legends fans?

AL Shanks: Thank you so much, guys, for your support, and we will bring you the best performances.

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2025-07-11 17:10

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