Bryan Coquard secured the victory in the eighth stage of the Tour of Spain, which took place on Saturday. The race was marked by the retirement of Tadej Pogacar, one of the main favorites for the general classification.
Enric Mas took over the lead of the general classification after this stage, becoming the new leader of the Vuelta. The change in leadership occurred in circumstances that are not specified in the article.
The stage took place on Saturday and represented a turning point in the Spanish competition. Pogacar's retirement significantly altered the expectations of the race.



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