Capitals: UAE Team Emirates-XRG enjoyed a remarkable weekend across Europe, taking centre stage in three major cycling events with victories and race-leading performances by Tadej Pogačar, Isaac del Toro and Davide Stella.At the Vuelta a España, Pogačar made a dream return to the race by winning the opening individual time trial in Monaco and claiming the coveted red leader's jersey for the first time in his career.The Slovenian edged Ethan Hayter of Soudal Quick-Step by just 0.09 seconds over the 9.4-kilometre course, securing his fourth career Vuelta stage victory and his 36th Grand Tour stage win.The two-time reigning world champion completed the course in 10 minutes and 57 seconds, moving to the top of the general classification.Vuelta a España Stage 1Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) – 10:57Ethan Hayter (Soudal Quick-Step) – +0.09sJoshua Tarling (Netcompany INEOS) – +4sElsewhere, UAE Team Emirates-XRG delivered a powerful team performance at the Lidl Deutschland Tour, where Mexican rider Isaac del Toro reclaimed the overall race lead after finishing second on stage three.Del Toro launched a decisive attack with support from teammates Nils Politt, Vegard Stake Laengen and António Morgado, finishing behind stage winner Giulio Pellizzari of Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe.The result moved Del Toro into the overall lead with a commanding 52-second advantage heading into the final stage.Deutschland Tour General Classification after Stage 3Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) – 14:02:12Louis Barré (Visma-Lease a Bike) – +52sMarc Hirschi (Tudor Pro Cycling) – +1:05Meanwhile, in France, Davide Stella claimed a memorable victory on stage three of the Tour de l'Avenir for the UAE Team Emirates Gen Z development squad.The Italian rider produced a powerful sprint finish in Saint-Vallier to defeat Thomas Capra of Bahrain Victorious Development Squad and Poland's David Lewandowski.Stella's victory came after strong teamwork from his development squad, including support from Heimo Fugger and Enea Sambinello in the closing stages.The win adds to a successful period for UAE Team Emirates-XRG and its development programme, underlining the team's strength across both elite and emerging levels of international cycling.
