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Alejandro Valverde drinks in the fans’ affections ahead of the final day. He won here in 2009 and is set to take the green jersey this year, but will ultimately count this one a disappointment. He was 25secs behind Yates going into the weekend – a gap that has increased tenfold over the last two days.
Respeto, cariño y admiración | Respect, affection and admiration
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Half an hour until the glutes start pumping under the Alcorcón sun. Before then, treat yourself to William Fotheringham’s in-depth piece on the making of a champion in waiting:
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Written by Alex Hess
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2018/sep/16/vuelta-a-espana-final-stage-live under the title “Vuelta a España: final stage – live!”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
