this reminds me of what happens in LOL , the teams that go to MSI (international event that happens between split 1 and 2) always struggle start of split 2. and it seems like its happening with some of the teams that went to madrid. i would wait to see split 2 to judge their year

According to Mel Discord, they are taking a break from the first qualifier . And participating in the second and third one . No specific reason was given other than them taking a break .