LEC Versus 2026: Karmine Corp Blue Outclass Los Ratones in Day 2 Clash

The next match of the day took place between two invited teams - Los Ratones vs Karmine Corp Blue. Both squads lost their opening matches yesterday and entered today with a 0-1 record. These teams have faced each other quite frequently, with their last meeting occurring at the EMEA Masters 2025 Summer Semifinals, where KCB won convincingly with a 3-0 score. Let's see how this match unfolded.

Game 1 Picks:

• Los Ratones: Volibear, Jarvan IV, Ryze, Corki, Nami
• Karmine Corp Blue: Zaahen, Wukong, Oriana, Yunara, Alistar

Karmine Corp's academy roster took the initiative and control over the game from the very start. They displayed active movements across the map and excellent teamwork. Los Ratones appeared to have a strategic idea in this match but lacked the execution. So far, they do not look like a cohesive team.

Los Ratones showed only one good moment that they could have used to mount a comeback. This was a fight for the dragon, which they won and managed to secure the objective. However, they soon made a mistake and lost two champions out of nowhere, which significantly hampered their comeback plans.

Ultimately, Karmine Corp Blue played very disciplined and did not force events. Map control, pushing lanes, and a confident finish defined their performance. Although the final fight was very well-played and close, the result was a victory for KCB, moving them to a 1-1 score, while LR drops to 0-2.

This year, the LEC Versus 2026 does not provide a cash prize for winning the tournament. Instead, teams are competing for the opportunity to qualify for the international tournament, First Stand 2026. The Regular Season will be held in a Bo1 format where every team faces each other. In total, teams will play 11 matches each, and those with the best results will advance to the playoffs.