Enric Mas Nicolau wins the ninth stage of the Vuelta and consolidates the leader's jersey

Enric Mas Nicolau (Movistar Team) claimed victory in the ninth stage of the Vuelta Ciclista a España 2026, covering the course in 5:10:40. The Spanish rider crossed the finish line ahead of Oscar Onley (Netcompany Ineos), who arrived in the same time, and Primož Roglič (Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe), who finished 12 seconds behind.The raceThe ninth stage saw Mas Nicolau prevail at the end of a hard-fought day, with the group of favourites whittled down in the decisive phases. Felix Gall (Decathlon Cma Cgm Team) finished fourth at 18 seconds, while Cristian Rodriguez Martin (Xds Astana Team) completed the top five at 20 seconds behind the winner.Stage result1. Enric Mas Nicolau (Movistar Team) — 5:10:402. Oscar Onley (Netcompany Ineos) — s.t.3. Primož Roglič (Red Bull - Bora - Hansgrohe) — +0:124. Felix Gall (Decathlon Cma Cgm Team) — +0:185. Cristian Rodriguez Martin (Xds Astana Team) — +0:20Updated general classificationWith today's success, Mas Nicolau confirms his leadership in the general classification, retaining the leader's jersey he already wore at the end of the previous stage. His advantage over Roglič, second, stands at 1:18, while Gall follows in third place at 1:39.The race continues tomorrow with a new stage, on a course that promises to be yet another decisive factor in the balance of the general classification.