The LTA Sul, South America’s premier League of Legends tournament, kicked off with a bang on Saturday. The action-packed day saw some unexpected picks and thrilling matches that left fans on the edge of their seats. The competition is currently in its positioning phase, where teams are fighting for a spot in the group stage, which starts next Saturday.
FURIA Stuns RED Canids with a Comeback Victory
In a stunning turn of events, FURIA turned the tables on RED Canids, coming back from a significant gold deficit to secure a 42-minute win. Azir on top and Zed mid were the game-changers for FURIA. The team’s comeback was fueled by a crucial Baron fight, which shifted the momentum in their favor. FURIA now sits at 4-1, while RED Canids falls to 2-3.
A FURIA É O TIME DA VIRADA!
Teu time leva o confronto contra a @REDCanids no game com o maior número de kills do split!VITÓRIA DA #FURIALoL! VAMOOOOOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/ifkPgFNN0M
— FURIA (@FURIA) April 19, 2025
paiN Gaming Dominates Fluxo W7M
In the second match of the day, paiN Gaming’s Jo “Roamer” Woo-jin impressed with his Xerath mid pick, while Marcos “CarioK” Santos earned MVP honors. The Tradicionais secured a 28-minute win, improving their record to 4-1. Fluxo W7M, on the other hand, dropped to 1-4, sharing the bottom spot with other teams.
gg vs paiN Academy pra manter no topo da #LTASul
valeu pela torcida foda de sempre, meus D#GOpaiN pic.twitter.com/xIvRGK2sSh
— paiN Gaming (@paiNGamingBR) April 19, 2025
Leviatán Takes Down Vivo Keyd Stars
The Argentine team Leviatán dominated Vivo Keyd Stars in a match featuring familiar picks. The game ended in 33 minutes, with Leviatán emerging victorious. Keyd Stars suffered their first loss, dropping to 4-1, while Leviatán improved to 3-2.
¿VKS? STOMPEADO X LA LEVIANETA#goLEV #LTASUL pic.twitter.com/2asAe7PA2M
— LEVIATAN (@LeviatanGG) April 19, 2025
LOUD Edges Out Isurus Estral
The day’s final match pitted LOUD against Isurus Estral, with both teams struggling in the standings. Although Isurus Estral had a strong showing, LOUD managed to secure a 30-minute win, improving their record to 2-3. Isurus Estral, the reigning champion of the first split, remains winless at 0-5.
É HORA DE #LTASUL
LOUD vs Isurus começando AGORA#goLOUD pic.twitter.com/lfOJpc99Qk
— LOUD 🇧🇷 (@LOUDgg) April 19, 2025