In the first match of the 2025 LCP season, although MGN Vikings Esports (MVKE) won the first game, consecutive mistakes in the next two games caused SofM and its students to receive their first defeat of the season. This.

Entering the first game, CFO's Rest won 1v1 and this team chose the blue side. CFO's lineup in the first game prioritized fighting with a lot of control from Sejuani - Yone - Varus, while MVKE prioritized the upper wing with the Jayce - Renekton duo. CFO soon took advantage with the strategy of changing lanes and scoring the first kill for Doggo. In the middle period, VKE tried to balance the money difference despite losing Atakhan in the 21st minute. 

LCP Season Kickoff 2025: Continuously making mistakes, MGN Vikings Esports receives its first defeat

The two sides continued to struggle and the turning point only came in the 31st minute, CFO attacked Baron but MVKE quickly counterattacked, regaining the advantage. Right after that, VKE lost the fight on Dragon again and couldn't take advantage of the buff. At minute 39, MVKE won the fight at the second Baron, continuing to win this charm. Just 2 minutes later, CFO lost the decisive fight, losing 4 people and MVKE ended the game, taking a 1-0 lead.

In game 2, CFO still chose the blue side and changed to a lineup aimed at the final phase with Viktor - Kai'sa, while MVKE prioritized a strong attack with Ambessa - Lee Sin - Orianna. MVKE was the team leading after the early stages when Gury organized continuous attacks, but CFO was still the team that had a money advantage. In the middle stage, CFO continuously caught MVKE players and created a difference of 4,000 money. 

At minute 27, CFO attacked Baron, MVKE tried to stop but failed, the Taipei representative defeated 4 people and easily won the buff. Taking advantage of Baron, CFO pushed into MVKE's top lane and destroyed the main house, equalizing the score 1-1.

In game 3, MVKE switched to the blue side and used a team fighting formation with Nocturne - Taliyah, while CFO prioritized a favorable lane with the solo lane duo Gragas - Taliyah. MVKE continued to be at a disadvantage in the early stages but worked hard to narrow the gap in the mid-game. 

The match continued to be tense and it was not until the 36th minute that Driver shined with the Belly Roll + Flash situation to catch Shogun. MVKE lost 3 people and CFO pushed straight to the main house, setting the final score of 2-1.