Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogačar suffered a severe injury during the eighth stage of the Spanish cycling race when he fell approximately 32 kilometers from the finish line. According to Dr. Alvaro Ortiz, the official doctor of the Spanish team, Pogačar broke his collarbone and experienced a concussion. He was visibly in pain and had limited movement in his left arm, which could require surgical intervention. The UAE Team Emirates-XRG team has not yet confirmed the extent of his injuries. This marks the first time in his professional career that Pogačar has withdrawn from a stage due to injury. Previously, he withdrew from the one-day race Liege-Bastogne-Liege in 2023 after breaking his wrist. The stage victory went to French cyclist Bryan Coquard, who took over the leader’s red jersey from Spaniard Enric Mas.
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