Tadej Pogacar suffered a crash during the eighth stage of the Vuelta a España, abandoning the competition 32 kilometers from the finish. The UAE Emirates team leader spent some time on the ground after the accident, unable to get back on his bike.
After the moments on the ground, the rider ended up going by ambulance to receive medical attention. The decision to abandon was made without Pogacar getting back on his bike, putting an end to his participation in the race.
This abandonment represents a significant blow to Pogacar's aspirations in the Vuelta, at a time when he was one of the main favorites for the general classification. The extent of his injury has not yet been specified in the article.
