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Vuelta a España 2026: Mas maintains lead after Landa stage 2

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The Vuelta a España has undergone a significant shift following the withdrawal of Tadej Pogačar. A high-speed crash during stage eight left Pogačar with a concussion, a displaced left clavicle fracture, and a stable C7 cervical vertebra fracture. Following successful surgery at the Hospital Universitari Dexeus in Barcelona, Pogačar has begun home-based rehabilitation. UAE Team Emirates has stated that his recovery is the “absolute priority,” leaving his participation in the UCI Road World Championships uncertain. With Pogačar out, Enric Mas of the Movistar Team has taken control of the general classification. Following the Stage 18 individual time trial, Swiss cyclist Stefan Küng won the course, while Mas successfully defended his lead against second-place Primož Roglič. In Stage 19, Eddie Dunbar secured a victory via a successful ~~breakaway, allowing Mas to enter~~ breakaway at Peñas Blancas, overtaking Santiago Buitrago in the final ~~weekend with~~ 300 meters. Despite an attack from Roglič on the final climb of Stage 19, Mas maintained his ~~lead intact.~~ overall lead, holding a 1 minute and 37 second advantage over the Slovenian. In Stage 20, a grueling 187-kilometer mountain trek from La Calahorra to Collado del Alguacil, Mikel Landa of Soudal Quick-Step secured victory, marking his second Vuelta stage win and ending a five-year drought. Tobias Halland Johannessen finished second, followed by Ramses Debruyne in third. Despite the intense climbing, Enric Mas maintained his overall leadership in the general classification. While Primož Roglič lost time to the leader during this decisive mountain day, Felix Gall remains in contention as the race moves into its final stage.

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