João Almeida emerged victorious at the summit of L'Angliru in the Spanish Vuelta, narrowly beating race leader Jonas Vingegaard after a grueling final kilometer with gradients above 20 percent. The stage, known for its challenging climbs and passionate fan base, saw Almeida and Vingegaard break away from the field, with Almeida maintaining his lead in a dramatic sprint to the finish. Despite Almeida's win, Vingegaard retained his overall lead in the race after 13 stages. The event was marked by pro-Palestinian protests, which briefly interrupted Friday's stage, though police quickly intervened and the race continued. The Vuelta continues Saturday with another tough mountain stage.