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Follow the latest news, results, and winner of stage 21 of La Vuelta a España live, the final stage decided in Madrid.
Follow the latest news, results, and winners of stage 21 of La Vuelta a España, the final stage decided in Madrid, live.
19:15
This is how Madrid's Gran Vía looks right now.
The situation on Gran Vía is extremely tense: fences are falling, public spaces are being vandalized, and clashes continue between protesters and police at various points in the center of Madrid.
19:13
Óscar López celebrates the protests in Madrid
The Minister wrote in X that the demonstrations in Madrid against the genocide do not damage Spain's image, but rather the opposite:"It speaks highly of the people of Madrid. I'm sorry about the Vuelta, but I'm even more sorry for the hundreds of thousands of Palestinians who are being massacred."
19:01
No podium in Madrid
The organizers confirm there will be no podium either. It's official: it's impossible to celebrate for safety reasons. One of the Team Israel cyclists was supposed to be on the podium.
18:57
The Vuelta a España ends in total violence and without reaching the finish line.
Protesters managed to cut off the race at Campo del Moro, after invading the road in Madrid, knocking down fences and attacking police and Vuelta employees.
Chronicle of José Carlos Carabias, ABC envoy
Before the race, Pedro Sánchez expressed his admiration for those boycotting the Vuelta a España.
The Prime Minister showed respect for athletes at an event in Malaga this Sunday, but offered his support to the protesters.
18:45
The 2025 Vuelta is over
The organizers have decided to end the race in Madrid. The stage is canceled in a turbulent and impossible-to-redirect outcome. This is the end of a 2025 Vuelta a España that couldn't finish as planned.
There won't be a podium ceremony either. Official. It's impossible.
Detainees in Campo del Moro
The president of the jury, the technical director of the Vuelta, Fernando Escartín, and cyclist Carlos Verona are talking about finishing the Vuelta at that point, Campo del Moro.
18:29
The Vuelta stops again
The race is halted again at Campo del Moro. The cyclists, who were heading toward the Royal Palace, have had to stop again, and this time it seems final. The grim faces in the peloton reflect frustration: they have nothing to do with the reason for the protests and don't deserve such an ending after so much sacrifice and effort. The ultras have gotten what they wanted.
18:27
Attempt to resume the race
The organizers are trying to restart the stage, and the cyclists are pedaling again in search of an alternative route. Even so, the finish looks very complicated: the road is completely blocked, and the planned sprint will likely not be possible.
18:25
The Vuelta, stopped in Madrid
The cyclists are stopped in the Campo del Moro area, climbing toward the Royal Palace. The pro-Palestine protesters have achieved their goal: to stop the Vuelta from reaching the final finish. They did so with 51 kilometers remaining.
Reports: José Carlos Carabias, ABC correspondent.
Race neutralized in Madrid
The route is at a standstill. The organizers have decided to cancel the stage due to the chaos in the capital, where a sprint finish is now impossible. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, of pro-Palestinian protesters are boycotting the event, with some episodes of violence. Several cyclists have been heckled and even pushed by protesters in an absolutely embarrassing situation.
Incidents continue at Atocha
Police had to remove additional barriers they had put up to keep protesters away from the cyclists, but they ended up in the air. After a few tense moments, riot police managed to partially control the situation, although soon after, new charges were launched against attempts to attack the route. Various objects were thrown at officers.
18:12
Chaos in the last kilometer: protesters invade the route and charge at the police.
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters have invaded the finish line. There are now serious doubts about whether the stage can be completed normally. Police are charging at the protesters, who respond by throwing objects at officers.
Charges and disturbances in the Fan Zone: things get very heated
Protesters tore down the Vuelta a España fence, and there was a heavy police charge. Barriers, signs, and objects were thrown at the race venue.
Two Antena 3 journalists have been attacked: several bottles filled with liquid were thrown at them and they were hit with flags and banners.
Reports: Pablo Lodeiro, ABC envoy.
17:56
Pro-Palestinian protesters are heckling several Vuelta fans.
Pro-Palestinian protesters are heckling several Vuelta fans who were entering the guest area. Police have had to close the entrance gate.
One of the oldest protesters calmed the situation and asked the rest not to throw objects at cycling fans, but to just speak out.
Reports: Pablo Lodeiro, ABC envoy.
Ayuso attacks Sánchez for encouraging the boycott of La Vuelta
The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, has written in X:
When the president of the nation encourages a boycott of the Vuelta a España in his own capital, he becomes directly responsible for every incident that occurs. Whether it's a race stoppage or a single assault. What damage to our sport and our country!
17:43
Slight route changes due to protests
TVE reports that the route has been slightly modified to avoid some hot spots. The race was scheduled to pass through El Pardo at this time.
The peloton circled the town of Alcobendas on the side, the outer area, and didn't pass through the town center, as planned. This was the case yesterday, Saturday, when they passed through Cercedilla.
17:23
La Vuelta Fan Zone closed due to protests
The Vuelta a España Fan Zone has been closed by organizers due to an increase in pro-Palestinian protests. It's located next to Paseo del Prado. Many families were enjoying the activities and games that had been set up there."They're closing the bar because there's going to be trouble," says a Civil Guard officer.
Reports: Pablo Lodeiro, ABC envoy.
17:21
Vingegaard posed with the press yesterday
Jonas Vingegaard posed for a photo with the press following the Vuelta a España after his victory at the Bola del Mundo, which secured him the red jersey and victory in the race.
Reports: José Carlos Carabias, ABC correspondent.
17:18
Loads on the Paseo del Prado!
Riot police have begun beating pro-Palestine protesters gathered on Paseo del Prado with batons.
Reports: Pablo Lodeiro, ABC envoy
17:12
Protests on the Paseo del Prado
Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters booed and heckled a police patrol on the Paseo del Prado:"Israel kills, Europe sponsors" and "Boycott Israel" were the most repeated chants.
Reports: Pablo Lodeiro, ABC envoy.
16:57
Protesters on the route
From Atocha to the finish line in Cibeles, a large number of people and groups are climbing with Palestinian flags to occupy areas near the finish line.
According to what the race management admitted to ABC, the organizers' biggest fear is the towns they pass through along the route, San Sebastián de los Reyes, El Pardo, etc., where they could cut their wallets as happened in Becerril de la Sierra with the sit-in and was planned in Cercedilla, with Irene Montero and Ione Belarra.
16:56
Everyone wants a photo with Vingegaard.
The Dane is using the neutral start to pose with various teammates in the peloton on this day of celebration.
Tension at different points along the route
The final stage begins with attention focused on the pro-Palestine demonstrations in Madrid. Hundreds of protesters are gathering at Atocha, one of the most closely watched locations on this final day.
Image: AFP
The neutralized exit begins
The final stage of the 2025 Vuelta begins. The peloton is already rolling in Alalpardo on the neutralized section before heading to Madrid, where the final circuit in Cibeles will decide the winner of the day and put the finishing touch to the race.
16:42
Demonstrations in Atocha
Hundreds of protesters are beginning to gather at Atocha Square, waving flags and banners in support of Gaza. It's one of the hot spots for demonstrations, and the National Police riot squad is overwhelming.
Reports: Carlos Hidalgo, ABC correspondent.
16:41
Hugo de la Calle's mother denounces the violence
Begoña, mother of cyclist Hugo de la Calle, from the Burgos team:"You can't demand peace with violence. The other day they were beating up cyclists in Guadarrama; it's not lawful. It's not fair that cyclists give their all for 365 days and then all this happens."
Tranquility at the finish line
Total calm at the finish line, less than an hour before the start of the final stage of the Vuelta a España.
16:23
Great atmosphere at the start
Before the final stage began, the Paseo del Prado hosted a veterans' race organized by the Chamartín Cycling Club, which is celebrating its centenary. It provided a taste of color and atmosphere in Madrid before the arrival of the peloton.
Video: José Carlos Carabias
16:17
Vingegaard, for his first Vuelta
The Dane arrives in Madrid as a solid leader, with more than a minute's advantage over João Almeida after his victory at the Bola del Mundo. He's expected to complete his triumphant march in the capital and lift his first title at the Spanish round, adding it to his Tour de France title tally. All that's left to do today is enjoy the ride, celebrate with the team, and receive the red jersey at Cibeles.
Welcome to the live coverage of stage 21 of the Vuelta on ABC.
Welcome to ABC's live coverage of the final day of the 2025 Vuelta a España. The race starts in Alalpardo and concludes in Madrid, with a final circuit in Cibeles where the final winner will be announced.
Never before has security been so important during a final stage. The capital is being reinforced with an unprecedented police deployment to prevent incidents along the route, marked by the pro-Palestine protests of recent days.
