The Vuelta a España's second week saw João Almeida challenge Jonas Vingegaard for the red jersey, with UAE Team Emirates continuing their dominance. Protests against Israel-Premier Tech's participation in the race escalated, leading to safety concerns for riders. The race remains unpredictable as it heads into the final week.
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