Embedding Youtube Links into thread titles

Please don't do this. I really dislike it when websites redirect me, and am very disappointed to see riot stooping to this level. Especially on their news articles on the main page.

For example, with the newest champion spotlight, instead of going to the thead(which obviously doesn't exist) I am instead redirected directly to youtube. Not only is this disorienting, but it is also extremely annoying. If I want to go to youtube, I will go to youtube myself. Please don't do it for me. I greatly prefer to view youtube videos that are embedded in the actual article. That way I don't even have to go to youtube.

I know I am extremely inexperienced, but I did major in web technologies and design, and tbh, I don't agree with this design. It is extremely jarring, especially for those that are expecting one of riots many news articles. I personally don't think the benefits outweigh the inconsistency it creates with user expectation. Again, yes, I am inexperienced, so take what you will, but at least hear my plea.