It feels inevitable Pogacar will complete the grand tour set, Flo Clifford writes, but there remains plenty that is harder to predict about what should still be a fascinating edition of La Vuelta

A brutal route should suit the world champion as he bids to continue his near-perfect season

Five-time Tour de France champion Tadej Pogacar is the overwhelming favourite to win the Vuelta a Espana, which starts on Saturday in Monaco for the first time in its history.