Being in madrid is nice and all but winning the same amount of circuit point as the masters winner is not a little stake.
If you want an excuse : this new KC roster's goal is to nurture young players and create a champion level team on two years. Getting in masters Imediately is already a huge upset. But getting to quarters is even bigger of an upset.
The further in time you go for performance the least it is relevant IMO and especially with this roster as said before it was meant to progress and build strong foundations over this early season to pay off at the end of this 2024 season and more so next year.
KC had a frustrating run getting very close to play-off but I'm expecting all teams across all regions to step up and show great valorant in this coming first split.

ah yes the non elimitatory match mattered more than the region's finals. I see I see