Pressure? What pressure! Jonathan Milan and Lidl-Trek came into Stage 5 as pre-race favorites and they didn't disappoint.
Even when crosswinds threatened to cause chaos, Lidl-Trek kept calm and in control ensuring they could deliver Jonathan Milan into the perfect position to power towards his first individual victory of 2025.
Teamwork on point 
𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗗𝗢𝗥 de la Etapa 5 | Stage 5
de la #VCV2025 GP @BancoSabadell
Alfafar > València
¡ @MilanJonathan_ (@LidlTrek ) se lleva la ETAPA FINAL en un sprint precioso!
Il razzo di Tolmezzo!
Vive el último km con @halconviajes#CiclismoMediterráneo pic.twitter.com/M06NTGu9ix— Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana – VCV (@VueltaCV) February 9, 2025
First sprint victory of the year in the bag 
https://twitter.com/LidlTrek/status/1888621866186600602
Race reaction from Jonathan Milan
It was a pretty tough stage and super fast with the wind and, at one point, it was getting nervous in the bunch with echelons starting to form but, we were in the front and ready for it. The Team put me in the best spot to sprint and I just did my best so, I have to thank the guys for this. The wind made the day a little more special. It makes everything more nervous and a bit dangerous but it's part of the sport.
It's super important [to start the season like this]. It was a goal for the season and I always like to come here as my first race. Yesterday I was already feeling super good and so, I was really looking forward to today. I have to say we had a pretty nice week here together and I was happy I could finish off all the hard of the guys today with another victory for us. We came to this race focused and with a GC goal with Vacek but, unfortunately he had a crash two days ago and today, he had to stop racing. Now, I am going to enjoy some rest and get ready for UAE Tour next week.
