In an exclusive interview with Sheep Esports, captain of Movistar Koi and one of the best junglers in Europe, Javier "Elyoya" Prades Batalla shared his thoughts about defeat in the first match at MSI 2025 against Bilibili Gaming. The Spanish team, the team has won the first position at LEC, now have to fight in the lower branch of the tournament. Elyoya frankly talked about his mistakes, disappointments and lessons he had drawn from this defeat, as well as the way the team would move forward.

Immersed in frustration: Mistakes and personal emotions

After a difficult defeat against Bilibili Gaming, where Koi could not show his best play style, Elyoya shared about the emotions and mistakes he had made. One of the sharpest moments of the interview related to his personal frustration: "To be honest, I played in fear. I respect them too much and cannot play the way I want. I think they will make everything perfect, this has led to mistakes in the first and third match. My biggest lesson: I did not adapt to my style. my true level. "
 
The issues of self -assessment are evident in his play, no coincidence - Elyoya admits that previous international failures have left a mark in his confidence: "I cannot say that this game is easy. Previously, when playing with Asian teams, I often felt unable to confront them. But now my thinking is changing, and I am sure I am better. Believe more in the next match. " 
 
How will the failure in the first match change the team's approach?

The match against BLG is an important challenge for Elyoya and the whole team. Despite the failure, the player is still optimistic and believes in the strength of the team in the tournament. As a captain, he considered defeat as an important lesson: "It was an opportunity we missed. But I know that we can return stronger. We have learned a lot from this failure and determined to fight again. I don't want to say that Bilibili Gaming is a weak opponent - they are a strong team, but I believe we can defeat them.
 
Regarding the upcoming matches, Elyoya stated that, despite disappointment, the team was determined to win the next series. He believes that the previous experience would help them in the future: "We will meet the team to lose in the CFO match against T1. I believe we can win, but need to respect the opponent. Junjia is a strong player, and I am looking forward to the opportunity to confront him."

The future of the team and the increasing confidence

Elyoya continues to be one of the most prominent and determined players in the international arena. Despite difficulties, he was still confident in his team and believed that they could do more. Each international tournament is an opportunity for Koi to show their abilities, and their journey at MSI 2025 will continue with the hope for new victories.