LEC Spring 2026: Team Vitality vs Shifters - 2:1. Vitality Complete the Comeback

Opening the match day is the game - Team Vitality vs Shifters. Team Vitality currently sit at the top of the standings with a 4-1 record. Meanwhile, this is only the second match for Shifters, and they hold a 0-1 record after previously losing 0:2 to SK Gaming. Let's take a look at the match highlights.

Game 1 Picks:

• Team Vitality: Rumble, Xin Zhao, Azir, Corki, Nami
• Shifters: Jayce, Jarvan IV, Taliyah, Ezreal, Karma

Game 2 Picks:

• Team Vitality: Gnar, Wukong, Akali, Yunara, Lulu
• Shifters: Renekton, Vi, Aurora, KaiSa, Bard

Game 3 Picks:

• Team Vitality: Camilla, Aatrox, Galio, Varus, Nautilus
• Shifters: Zaahen, Ambessa, Victor, Mel, Neeko

The first map, and Shifters showed the results of their training in South Korea. Team Vitality, who were considered the undisputed favorites in this match, gave away the map without a chance. Shifters demonstrated a fast pace and excellent macro play. It is also worth noting that Vitality players are individually very strong, but here Shifters outplayed them even in that aspect.

The second map, and Shifters had a very strong start once again. They applied pressure across all lanes and won the laning phase. There was an impression that Shifters could emerge victorious on this map as well. However, Team Vitality endured the pressure and managed to make a full comeback during the 5v5 team fights. After a single mistake by Shifters, Team Vitality were able to close out the game.

The third and final map was entirely under the confident control of Team Vitality. Shifters tried to surprise with a prepared strategy using ADC Mel. But globally, it did not work out.

Team Vitality improve their record to 5-1 and solidify their hold on first place in the regular season. Shifters take their second defeat.