Rodriguez reaches final day 10th overall

Carlos Rodriguez battled to limit his losses on stage 21 of La Vuelta a Espana.

A huge day with almost 5000 metres of climbing was taken at pace from the flag drop, with the GC group still intact at the foot of the penultimate climb. An upping of the tempo from Soudal - Quickstep would see the overall contenders splinter, with Carlos slipping back and maintaining an effort he could carry to the line.

The Spaniard would continue to fall back from GC contenders on the final, fierce climb, ultimately finishing 5’42” on stage winner Eddie Dunbar (Jayco - AlUla).

The result would see Carlos in 10th overall, with the crucial time trial in Madrid still to come.