Natus Vincere defeat GIANTX 2-1 to secure LEC Summer playoff spot

Natus Vincere defeat GIANTX 2-1 to secure LEC Summer playoff spot

Natus Vincere secured their place in the LEC 2026 Summer playoffs after defeating GIANTX 2:1 in the regular season.

Navi took the opening game, lost a close second map, and then regained control in a lengthy decider to close the series.

Natus Vincere 2:1 GIANTX

Navi opened strongly with a 20-7 victory in 33 minutes.

GIANTX responded in Game 2, edging Navi 11-9 after 32 minutes to force a deciding third map.

The final game stretched to nearly 41 minutes before Natus Vincere secured a 22-13 victory and completed the series 2:1.

• Game 1 — Natus Vincere 20-7 GIANTX — 33 minutes

• Game 2 — GIANTX 11-9 Natus Vincere — 32 minutes

• Game 3 — Natus Vincere 22-13 GIANTX — 40 minutes

Rhilech leads Navi

Enes "Rhilech" Uçan recorded the best average K/D/A on Natus Vincere at 4.3/1.1/8.2.

The victory improved Navi to a 5-4 record and guaranteed the team a place in the playoffs.

GIANTX dropped to 4-4 following the defeat.