Yesterday was interesting for League of Legends fans because they had the chance to watch several interesting matches. We’d like to go over some of them real quick, so let’s begin.
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Na’Vi Lost Against GIANTX
The match between Natus Vincere and GIANTX at LEC Versus 2026 turned out ot be way more interesting than many people expected. Na’Vi was definitely considered the heavy favorite (especially considering the most recent results), but it seems like this did not matter.
GIANTX decided to step up its game and focused on what’s needed in each game. The team successfully translated the early-game pressure into map control and eventually secured a comfortable lead.
There was a crucial fight around 25 minutes after the start, and this was when GIANTX sealed their victory. The team got the First Baron Nashor and used it to gain an even bigger advantage. In the end, this was enough for the team to win. This victory puts the squad one step closer to qualifying for the First Stand 2026, one of the hot international LoL tournaments in 2026.
Shifters Defeated Fnatic
The Shifters vs Fnatic match at LEC Versus 2026 was definitely among the most anticipated clashes of the day. The two teams had to step up their game to win because they did not have the luxury of losing. Naturally, most people expected Fnatic to be in the driving seat and win the series, but this did not happen.
The early game between the two was interesting to watch because neither wanted to make any costly mistakes. Sadly, this favored Shifters over Fnatic because the team built its draft around Smolder.
Once the match arrived in the mid-game, Shifters’ combo slowly but steadily took over. Fnatic tried everything they could to defend themselves, but the squad was slowly suffocating them. In the end, Shifters delivered their knock-out punch and won this clash.
G2 Esports Defeated Karmine Corp Blue
This was probably the clash of the titans that everyone was waiting to see at LEC Versus 2026. G2 Esports had not lost a single match before that, and Karmine Corp Blue had lost only one match. Both teams looked really good on paper, but the end result revealed that G2 Esports was better prepared.
Everyone who watched the match can confirm that the European powerhouse set the place up from the very beginning. The team had better map awareness, mechanics and were the ones to dictate the tempo. As expected, the team used its early-game advantage to dominate heavily in the mid-game.
In the end, G2 Esports defeated their formidable opponents and continued the flawless streak. This puts them in a really good position to secure that Fist Stand 2026 slot.
Team Vitality won against Karmine Co
After losing the clash against G2, Karmine Corp faced Team Vitality in another match. The squad was the definitive favorite in this team and many LoL fans thought it was a battle between David and Goliath. Sadly for KC’s fans, David seemed more motivated to win after Team Vitality secured an impressive victory.
The strong early game allowed Vitality’s setup to shine in the mid-game. Once the core champions got their key items, they started winning skirmishes and slowly pushed their opponents. Karmine Corp found it very difficult to engage in fights and focused mainly on defending themselves. Sadly, this was not enough to prevent their opponents from winning.
What’s Next For LEC Versus 2026?
Sunday and Monday will be crucial for LEC Verus 2026 because we will see tons of more games. There is only one week left until the event is over, and as we mentioned, the stakes are high. Even though there won’t be a prize pool, the winning team will receive a slot for the First Stand 2026.
