VCTCN meets for the first time in the Winners' Semifinals! EDG takes on XLG! A step ahead in form!

The Valorant 2026 London Masters is gearing up for the Winners' Semifi where EDG will take on X. This is the inaugural occasion that two VCTCN teams have faced off in the Winners' Semifinals, looking like a regional battle, but truly a "sure win"! Following the regrets of last year's Champions and the defeat at this year's Santiago Masters, CN region hasn't had such proud moment in ages. EDG defeated FUT in a reverse sweep, leaving them frustrated and furious! XLG also pulled off a reverse against G2, with their improving daily—once criticized for struggling in international now they can stage comebacks!

Now, EDG and XLG will compete for next slot. Fortunately, it's an internal match, as this guarantees one team advances to the next round, essentially securing third place! Looking the positive side, one team awaits in the Winners' Bracket while the other charges through the Losers' Bracket, potentially allowing both CN region to potentially see both teams in the finals of the London Masters—that would be the outcome! Since we're dreaming, let's dream!

The two have clashed many times recently, big and small. The bottom like they've only won the crucial matches! In regular-season encounters, XLG has won more than lost, but once it's the playoff stage or important final matches, EDG has emerged victorious more often, especially in the 26th year's first season, where they beat XLG in both the Winners' Bracket and the Finals! Based on their performances in the Masters, EG looks sharper, particularly Zmjjkk's ability to seize and the stability of Ball in clutch situations! Whatever the outcome both CN region teams deliver an even more exciting performance—winners keep winning, and if they lose, bounce back in the Losers' Bracket! Go go!