Roglič Takes on Mas at the Vuelta: The Eagle from Zasavje Faces a Final-Week Turnaround

Primož Roglič enters the final week of the Vuelta a España from third place, 2 minutes and 10 seconds behind Enric Mas. The Slovenian remains in contention for a fifth overall victory, but the decisive stages are still ahead.

A Thursday time trial could reshape the standings before the race reaches its mountain finish at the end of the week. Sports journalist Miha Hočevar said the demanding conditions would make the challenge difficult, but he still expected an attacking finale.

"Those two mountain stages will bring fireworks," Hočevar said.

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Those two mountain stages will bring fireworks.

Asked about Roglič’s chances of winning, Hočevar kept an optimistic view. "I will always be an optimist. Let’s say 50-50," he said.

The discussion also touched on Slovenia’s national team, which will soon compete at the world championships in Canada and at the European championships at home. Tadej Pogačar, described in the source as the leading cyclist, will miss those events because of injury.

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I will always be an optimist. Let’s say 50-50.