Soler soloes to victory on La Farrapona

Marc Soler demonstrated his class and timing in a strong solo performance to win Stage 14 of La Vuelta a España, securing UAE Team Emirates–XRG’s seventh stage victory of the race and his fourth personal Grand Tour stage win.

The Spaniard powered clear from a large breakaway on the foothills of the final climb, distancing his final rival just under 16 km from the summit, before maintaining his lead into La Farrapona’s demanding finish. Behind him, Jonas Vingegaard managed to outsprint João Almeida for second place, each crossing the line 39 seconds behind Soler, in their ongoing duel for the red jersey.

The team’s tactical playbook unfolded well with Soler well-positioned in the early break, and as the finale approached, the remainder of UAE Team Emirates–XRG controlled the peloton pace—allowing Soler to stay out front and execute his move with finesse. He would later dedicate the win to his wife, who was celebrating her birthday.

Soler : “I’m really happy to take another win for the team. I was covering the big moves and followed Campenaerts when he attacked to enter the break and from that I made a move in the valley before the last climb to go clear. I then kept my pace on the climb, I was waiting for instructions from behind if João went clear and I needed to drop back but in the end I had the green light to push on and I’m pleased to take the stage. Happy birthday to my wife, this one is for her.”

Stage 14 results

1.Marc Soler — UAE Team Emirates–XRG — 3:48:22

2.Jonas Vingegaard — Visma | Lease a Bike — +0′ 39″

3.João Almeida — UAE Team Emirates–XRG — +0′ 39″

General Classification after stage 14

1.Jonas Vingegaard — Visma | Lease a Bike 53:19:49

2.João Almeida — UAE Team Emirates–XRG — +0′ 48″

3.Jai Hindley — Red Bull-BORA-Hansgrohe — +2′ 38″