Brennan is not shy after his second victory in La Vuelta: “I’m a sprinter, but I can climb a little”

Matthew Brennan (Visma-Lease a Bike)has won the fifth stage of The Return with great authority, the second in the Spanish round, after his team worked perfectly so that the Briton later won.

A description of the stage to which one Brennan he was referring to the end of the stage in statements to La Vuelta. “It’s fantastic. First great lap, and I already have a second stage in the bag. And you could see throughout the day that everyone was going flat out, so I’m very grateful to have been able to finish it off again. I think the guys (on the team) are also quite relieved. The ending was perfect, really.”

“We had two runners pulling ahead until the last few kilometers. And then Wout (van Aert) and Christophe (Laporte) They are the best in the world for this type of situation. They supported me throughout the entire journey. In the last corner I lost the wheel a little. The asphalt was a little slippery, but luckily nothing happened to me. Christophe He also noticed it and managed it very well. “I am delighted that we were able to end up winning,” added the double winner of the Spanish round, who explained how his qualities allow him to face these finals with peace of mind.

“I’m a sprinter, but I can climb a little. On this type of terrain it worksIt’s very good, especially with the support I have here. Even Stevie (Kruijswijk) and Bruno (Armirail)these guys are incredibly strong. When you have runners like that by your side, they give you the confidence to achieve more,” concluded Brennan, waiting for what may happen on the sixth day.