Wout van Aert of Belgium claimed his second stage victory at the Vuelta a España on stage seven, sprinting to victory in Cordoba. He narrowly edged out Czech rider Mathias Vacek and Spain's Pau Miquel Delgado in a thrilling finish after a tough 180.5 km ride. Australia's Ben O'Connor maintained his overall lead in the general classification despite strong competition from other riders. Irish cyclist Eddie Dunbar finished 14th in the stage, moving up to 26th overall, while Darren Rafferty ended the stage in 104th place. The stage featured intense tactics and attacks, particularly during the late climb, but Van Aert's strategy paid off in the final sprint. His performance solidified his position in the green jersey competition, despite some missed opportunities in previous stages.