By kazimladimeji 
La Vuelta España 2025 Stage 5 Recap: UAE Triumph in Figueres TTT, Vingegaard Back in Red
La Vuelta España 2025 served up its first team time trial drama on Stage 5 in Figueres, with UAE Team Emirates-XRG taking a razor-thin win and Jonas Vingegaard reclaiming the coveted red jersey. It was a flat 24.1km test of collective strength and aerodynamics, averaging breakneck speeds of nearly 57km/h.
Stage 5 Results – Figueres Team Time Trial
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Winners: UAE Team Emirates-XRG (25:26)
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2nd Place: Visma-Lease a Bike (+8s)
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3rd Place: Bora-Hansgrohe (+22s)
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Red Jersey: Jonas Vingegaard (Visma-Lease a Bike)
Key Talking Points
🚴 UAE Power, but Visma Win the Bigger Prize
While UAE Team Emirates-XRG claimed the stage victory, it was Visma-Lease a Bike who left happiest. Their 8-second deficit was enough to put Jonas Vingegaard back in red, supported by a flawless performance from his team.
⏱️ GC Shake-Up
The top of the general classification is now finely balanced:
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Jonas Vingegaard leads the GC.
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Juan Ayuso, João Almeida, and Marc Soler all sit just 8 seconds back.
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David Gaudu slips to 16 seconds down, ending his brief spell in red.
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Giulio Ciccone is also well-placed at +9s.
⚠️ Protest Disruption
The day wasn’t without controversy. Israel-Premier Tech saw their ride disrupted by protesters waving Palestinian flags, costing them nearly a minute and severely denting their GC hopes.
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What’s Next at La Vuelta 2025?
The peloton leaves Figueres behind and heads towards more demanding terrain. With the GC contenders separated by seconds, Stage 6’s rolling roads could see opportunists strike before the mountains return.
Final Word
Stage 5 of the 2025 Vuelta a España underlined the importance of teamwork and precision. UAE may have the stage win, but Vingegaard is firmly back in control of the red jersey battle. With Ayuso, Almeida, and Soler breathing down his neck, this year’s race is shaping up to be one of the tightest in recent memory.