The Vuelta heads south into Andalusia on stage 5, featuring a route from Fuente del Maestre to Seville that significantly reduces difficulty, lacking categorised climbs and fostering a flat finish. This stage is likely to favor sprinters, as the approach to Seville remains entirely flat along the Guadalquivir river, leading to a finish near the iconic Maestranza bullring, last seen in the race during Mark Cavendish's historic 2010 victory.
The absence of categorised climbs on stage 5 of the Vuelta means the chances for breakaways are minimal, ensuring a sprint finish is highly probable. As the peloton tackles the rolling terrain initially, the flat approach to Seville enhances the prospects for the sprinters, reminiscent of past sprint finishes the Vuelta has presented, with the rich historical backdrop of Seville adding to the stage's allure.
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