Marc Soler (UAE Team Emirates): “I narrowly missed on victory several times and finally I made it. I tried to accelerate several times [on the climb to the Lagos de Covadonga], Max Poole also tried it several times and in the end I was able to take this advantage. It's always high level breakaways but, well, I knew I had one or two attacks and that's all. I tried it once. Then [Poole] also maintained a strong pace and finally I set off and didn’t look behind. I dedicate this victory to my wife, my children and I'm very happy. It’s a very special victory because I haven’t won a lot with this team and after two years, winning here in La Vuelta is special.”
