was eliminated from the
CBLOL 2026 2nd Split last Saturday and now faces a major problem. That’s because the team has qualified for the
Demacia Cup 2026 World Invitational, which takes place in Shanghai starting October 3, and will be without one of its players.
According to sources close to Sheep Esports, jungler Eloy "STEPZ" Rodríguez will not travel with the team to China due to visa issues. The Venezuelan player will not be able to obtain the document in time, and as a result, RED Canids is already in talks with Riot Games to replace him.
Who will be the replacement??
According to information obtained by this report, RED Canids already has a name in mind for the tournament. One of the most iconic names in the organization’s history, Gabriel Vinicius "Aegis" Saes, is the leading candidate to join the team at the Demacia Cup.
The player left the Matilha in 2025 and is currently signed with
, competing in the Circuito Desafiante. In the last stage, Aegis finished in 9th place and will have to play in the Relegation series to remain in the Brazilian League of Legends Tier 2.
What is the Demacia Cup?
The Demacia Cup is a Chinese League of Legends tournament that traditionally brings together teams from China's professional ecosystem. The 2026 edition, Demacia Cup Global Invitational, however, will feature an international component, with teams from different regions competing for the first time in the Demacia Cup Global Invitational.
For RED, the competition could provide the chance to gain experience against different playstyles and prepare for the following season. The tournament will take place in October, meaning RED will return to competition shortly after its last series.
