Stage 7 of the Vuelta a España was business as usual in some ways for Tadej Pogačar as the UAE Team Emirates-XRG leader once again gained time on his GC rivals, but it was a far more muted display than on other occasions.
Riding in the group of favourites, Pogačar reacted to a marked acceleration in pace by Decathlon CMA CGM halfway up the final ascent of Aramón Valdelinares, culminating in an attack with their contender Felix Gall.
