The 73-kilometre stage with start and finish in Córdoba produces new winners - and this in the third sprint decision in this stage race. This time, the previously victorious Germans Markus Kaufmann and Jochen Käss lose out. Robert Mennen, also from Germany, wins the final sprint together with his Czech team partner Kristian Hynek against the overall leaders and the Polish duo Bartlomimej Wawak and Adrian Brzozka. Around ten seconds behind them, three other two-man teams sprinted for fourth to sixth place. Among these three teams are the two Swiss athletes Flückiger and Stirnemann, who are delighted with their good performance and fifth place.

Joy is also evident on the faces of the duo with Lukas Buchli and Hansueli Stauffer. The Andalucia Bike Race serves as preparation for the legendary Cape Epic for both of them. In order not to over-rev their engines, i.e. for the sake of preparation, Buchli and Stauffer are taking out a lot of speed. The fact that they still managed to finish in the top 30 gives them a positive outlook on their big goal. Even if the two Swiss have nothing left to play for in the overall standings, Stauffer is not backing down: "Maybe a top result is still possible on the last two stages!"

Milena Landtwing and Philipp Gerber achieved a splash result for the fourth time, which equates to their fourth stage win in the mixed category.

The fifth and longest stage starts in Córdoba and ends in Córdoba again after a good 82 kilometers and 1,600 vertical meters. However, the first long climb starts after around eight kilometers. If not there, the decision is likely to be made in the following, approximately 30-kilometre-long and hilly climb.