Tadej Pogacar Wins Vuelta Stage 4 Solo

Tadej Pogacar solos to a 2-minute-39-second win on Stage 4 of the Vuelta a España

Tadej Pogacar launched a 50-kilometre solo attack on the 104.8-kilometre mountain stage in Andorra, finishing 2:39 ahead of Primož Roglič and Enric Mas on 25 August 2026. The move left the peloton in the dust and gave the Slovenian rider a 3:21 advantage in the general classification.

How did Pogacar’s attack reshape the race?

The stage began with a steep 2,890-metre climb that set the pace. UAE Team Emirates-XRG riders pushed hard from the start, and Pogacar seized the moment when the field was already exhausted. He kept a steady rhythm, breaking away with 50 kilometres to go. The crowd cheered as he crossed the line, and the time gap was the largest in his career.

What happened on Stage 5 with Matthew Brennan?

On 26 August 2026, Matthew Brennan of Visma-Lease a Bike captured his second stage win of the Vuelta in a sprint finish from Falset to Roquetes. The 173.3-kilometre route ended in a bunch sprint, and Brennan out-paced Jordi Meeus and Vincenzo Albanese. The Visma team executed a textbook lead-out, with Wout van Aert and Christophe Laporte pulling the sprinter to the front.

How does Pogacar’s lead compare to his rivals?

After Stage 4, Pogacar’s 3:21 lead over Primož Roglič made the race a one-man show. Enric Mas sits a further second behind Roglič, and the gap to the rest of the field is now over five minutes. The Slovenian’s performance puts him on track for a Grand Tour grand slam, with only the Vuelta left to complete.

What role did Visma-Lease a Bike play in the sprint?

Visma’s collective power was on full display. Wout van Aert and Christophe Laporte kept the pace high until the final kilometres, allowing Brennan to launch his sprint. Brennan praised the team’s execution, saying the lead-out was “textbook” and that the support from Bruno Armirail gave him confidence.

Where can fans follow the race standings?

• Pogacar wins Stage 4 solo, 2:39 ahead of Roglič.
• Pogacar holds a 3:21 lead in the GC.
• Brennan wins Stage 5 in a sprint, backed by Visma’s lead-out.
• Stage 4 featured 2,890 m of climbing and a 50-km solo attack.