Kha Y Tran The match between BRO and DRX was considered a do-or-die clash in Super Week of the LCK Cup 2026, as both teams were short on points and needed a win to improve their standings. As a result, it became one of the most exciting series on January 28. Although the gameplay wasn’t flashy, it was extremely tense and highly strategic throughout.
Moreover, Super Week at LCK Cup 2026 features a Best-of-5 format instead of Best-of-3. Therefore, every single game carried huge strategic value
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Draft Overview
First of all, DRX prioritized teamfighting and objective control. Specifically, their drafts focused on strong engage champions and 5v5 compositions. In most cases, DRX ran tanky, engage-oriented Top/Jungle picks, while Mid and ADC provided consistent late-game damage. Because of this, they could set up clean fights around Dragons and Baron and scale well into the mid and late game — something that was especially evident in Games 4 and 5.
On the other hand, BRO opted for fast-paced, early snowball compositions. In particular, they selected mobile junglers with strong early gank potential, while their Mid and Top laners focused on lane pressure and dueling. As a result, this approach worked perfectly in Games 2 and 3, where BRO successfully snowballed their leads. However, when the games went long, their overall teamfight power gradually fell behind.
Match Breakdown
Game 1 — DRX Fully Control the Tempo
From the very start, DRX dominated skirmishes and secured early objectives like Dragons and Rift Herald. At the same time, their early ganks denied BRO vision and map control. Consequently, DRX snowballed early and closed the game with clean team coordination.
As a result,DRX 22 – 8 BRO. DRX secured the opener with strong early snowballing and tight team
coordination.
Game 2 — BRO Strike Back in Dominant Fashion
After losing Game 1, BRO shifted strategy with better farming, stronger objective focus, and more proactive mid-game fights. Because of this, DRX fell behind repeatedly. In the end, BRO crushed Game 2 and tied the series.
With this win, BRO leveled the score and turned the series into a Bo3.
Game 3 — BRO Maintain Momentum
Riding their confidence, BRO kept control from early to mid game, managed major objectives better, and punished DRX’s mistakes to close out the game. BRO took the lead with a 2–1 score.
At this point, BRO looked firmly in control and DRX struggled to find their rhythm. However, it was only a temporary turning point before DRX’s strong comeback.
Game 4 — DRX Equalize in a Back-and-Forth Battle
DRX adjusted their approach by focusing on fights around major objectives and avoiding isolated skirmishes. Teamfights broke out constantly around mid and bot lane, with both sides trading kills. DRX’s superior vision control and poke prevented BRO from snowballing again.
DRX tied the series 2–2 and forced a decisive Game 5.
Game 5 — DRX Dominate and Seal the Series
- The final game was a showcase of DRX’s superiority:
- They secured major objectives early, prioritizing Elder Dragon to amplify their late-game power.
- They denied BRO any chance to snowball and only forced fights with clear advantages.
- Their ability combos were perfectly synchronized, leaving BRO unable to respond.
Result: DRX 20 – 6 BRO. DRX completed the comeback and won the series 3–2.
Key Highlights
- After falling behind 1–2, DRX showed great resilience by winning Games 4 and 5 in a row.
- Meanwhile, BRO shocked fans with two dominant wins thanks to strong snowball and Dragon control.
- In the final game, DRX gave BRO no room to breathe with superior macro and teamfighting.
- Despite leading 2–1, BRO lost momentum in the last two games — therefore sealing their own defeat.
Conclusion
Overall, the BRO vs DRX series on January 28, 2026 was one of the most thrilling BO5s of Super Week at LCK Cup 2026. With that in mind, the dramatic momentum swings and decisive teamfights delivered an unforgettable show for League of Legends fans. Consequently, DRX’s victory keeps their playoff hopes alive, while BRO continue to face the risk of early elimination.
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