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Matthew Brennan wins stage five of Vuelta a Espana debut

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 3:49 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Matthew Brennan wins stage five of Vuelta a Espana debut
Summary

British sprinter Matthew Brennan won stage five of the Vuelta a Espana in Roquetes, Terres de l’Ebre. The 21-year-old, competing in his first grand tour, claimed victory after an effective leadout from teammates Wout van Aert and Christophe Laporte. Brennan celebrated his second stage win after previously finishing first in stage two. Despite challenges, including a category-three climb that eliminated some sprinters, he maintained position within the peloton. Tadej Pogacar remains the overall race leader as the competition continues with a hilly stage on Thursday.

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  • •Brennan's victory marked his second stage win of the Vuelta.
  • •He received strong support from teammates during the final sprint.
  • •Pogacar retains the overall lead after stage five.
  • •The next stage will feature a challenging 177.4km route.
  • •Brennan's success adds to his recent wins from the Vuelta a Burgos.
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  • 3:49 PMYahoo Sports — British sprinter Matthew Brennan continues dream Vuelta a Espana debut with stage five win
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The 21-year-old from Darlington, competing in his first grand tour, was a clear winner on stage five

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