Roglič Wins Volta a Catalunya, Surpassing Ayuso

Primož Roglič secured victory in the Volta a Catalunya by winning the final stage, surpassing Juan Ayuso and sealing the general classification with a 28-second lead. Prior to this, Ayuso captured a narrow victory over Roglič on stage 3 with a photo finish at La Molina, taking the general classification lead temporarily. Ayuso's team, UAE Team Emirates-XRG, played a significant role in his stage 3 win, controlling the race and helping him capitalize on bonus seconds. Despite Ayuso's efforts, Roglič's performance in the latter stages, including a decisive attack in Barcelona, ensured his overall triumph. Other notable performances include Matthew Brennan's stage 5 sprint victory in Amposta and Enric Mas maintaining third in the overall standings. The race was marked by tactical battles and close competitions, reflecting the importance of stage wins and bonus seconds in determining the final outcome.