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Pablo Castrillo Secures Second Vuelta Stage Win as Roglic Narrows Gap

The young Spaniard conquered the Cuitu Negru climb, while Primoz Roglic reduced Ben O'Connor's overall lead despite a penalty.

  • Castrillo, 23, claimed his second stage victory in the Vuelta a Espana on the challenging Cuitu Negru climb.
  • Roglic finished fifth but received a 20-second penalty for drafting behind his team car.
  • O'Connor's lead over Roglic now stands at 1 minute and 3 seconds as the race enters its final week.
  • The riders will have a rest day before tackling the 181 km route from Luanco to Lagos de Covadonga.
  • Castrillo's victory is seen as a significant milestone in his budding career.
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