Overview

• Jasper Philipsen prevailed in a mass finish in Zaragoza to claim his second stage victory of this Vuelta.
• There were no major changes in the overall standings, with Torstein Træen retaining the red jersey and a 2:33 advantage over Jonas Vingegaard, according to live coverage.
• Juan Ayuso seized Stage 7 a day earlier with a solo attack to the Cerler summit after aggressive riding on the Port del Cantó.
• Week one attrition continues, with 12 riders reported to have abandoned due to crashes and illness.
• Stage 9 runs 195.5 km from Alfaro to the Valdezcaray ski station for a first‑category climb of about 13.2 km at 5%, closing the week before Monday’s rest day in Pamplona.