Britain's Brennan sprints to second victory at Vuelta
Britain's Matthew Brennan claims his second win at the Vuelta a Espana in a sprint finish on stage five.
Matthew Brennan, a 21-year-old rider from Visma–Lease a Bike, secured his second victory at the Vuelta a Espana in a thrilling sprint finish during stage five. The 173.3km route into Roquetes Terres de l Ebre saw Brennan narrowly beat Belgium's Jordi Meeus and Italy's Vincenzo Albanese to the line. Tadej Pogacar, the current leader aiming for all Grand Tour victories, finished inside the main bunch, maintaining a substantial lead over his fellow Slovenian, Primoz Roglic.
Brennan's second win in the prestigious race underscores his rising prominence in one of cycling's most renowned stages.
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