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The 2026 Vuelta a España general classification saw shifts in the top standings following the 14th stage. Initially, Enric Mas of the Movistar Team held enters the final week of the 2026 Vuelta a 1 minute and 45 second lead over second-place Primož Roglič, with Felix Gall in third. After España leading the mountain finish at Sierra de la Pandera, Felix Gall moved into second place, increasing Enric Mas’s lead to 2 minutes and 6 seconds. This stage performance pushed Primož Roglič down to third place, trailing Gall by four seconds. Richard Carapaz moved into fourth place, 2 minutes and 8 seconds behind Mas. The 14th stage was won by Marco Brenner. As general classification. Following the race enters its final week, Enric exit of Tadej Pogačar, Mas remains the leader, maintaining has solidified his position, holding a 2:06 margin lead over Felix Gall and a 2:10 lead over Primož Roglič. Former cyclist Roglič heading into the second rest day. Experts and fellow riders, including Alberto Contador observed that and Sepp Kuss, have noted the strength of the Movistar Team in defending the red jersey. While Mas has “successfully navigated its most critical period of uncertainty,” noting that Mas’s performances shown dominance in stages such as the mountains, particularly at Calar Alto and Sierra de la Pandera have solidified Alto, the race remains undecided. The upcoming final stages present different challenges for his leadership position. Felix rivals: Roglič is positioned to gain time in the Jerez individual time trial, while Gall of Decathlon-CMA CGM remains a threat during the primary challenger in second place, though he faces potential pressure from rivals including Richard Carapaz Peñas Blancas and Roglič. Sierra Nevada summit finishes. In recent action, Mas has expressed confidence in his performance demonstrated both climbing prowess and technical skill, notably using his front wheel to clear a stone from the support he has received while racing road to prevent peloton disruption. As the race moves toward its conclusion in Spain. Granada, the competition between Mas, Gall, and Roglič remains the central focus of the general classification.