On February 15, the first day of Round 2 of the playoffs stage in the LCK Cup 2025 took place. One match was played - Dplus KIA against Nongshim RedForce. In this article, we've summarized the outcome of this match.

The first map between Dplus KIA and Nongshim RedForce was completely controlled by Dplus. They confidently secured a victory with a score of 17-6, having a significant gold advantage. Special mention goes to Aiming on Ezreal, who finished the match with a score of 6/0/7 and dealt the most damage among all players.

On the second map, Dplus KIA dominated Nongshim RedForce even more convincingly. They not only controlled the map but also had a massive advantage in total damage dealt and significant gold lead. ShowMaker on Pantheon played a crucial role in the victory, dominating mid-game. Also noteworthy is Siwoo on Jax, who effectively exploited the opponent's weaknesses and became unstoppable in the late game.

On the third map, Nongshim RedForce finally managed to assert their gameplay and achieved a decisive victory with a score of 28-3, completely dismantling Dplus KIA. The key player was Jiwoo on Sivir, who delivered a fantastic performance and dealt the most damage in the game. Additionally, Gideon on Nocturne provided complete map control, engaging at crucial moments and leaving no chance for the opponents.

On the final map, Dplus KIA displayed complete dominance. The main driving force of the victory was Aiming on Varus, who delivered an outstanding performance and dealt the most damage in the game. Thanks to strong macro management and excellent coordination, Dplus KIA managed to take full control of the game.

The LCK Cup 2025 is held in a group stage and playoffs format with 10 teams, divided into two groups. Each group consists of 5 teams, seeded based on the 2024 tournament results. The competition serves as a qualifier for the First Stand 2025. All information about the tournament can be found at this link.