He Movistar Team has little to do with that structure that, together with Alejandro Valverdedominated a good part of the races on the WorldTour calendar at the beginning of the 21st century. Now, several years later, telephone training has been aware of the need to renew itselfthus getting rid of the ghosts of the past and focusing on enhancing the qualities of a young and ambitious team.
Between veterans and experienced leaders, the ‘Penguins’ -YOván Romeo, Carlos Canal, Javier Romo, Pelayo Sánchez and Jon Barrenetxea— emerged within the Navarrese as a group whose objective was clear: change the rules of the game and leave your mark. Far from falling on deaf ears, his ambitions began to permeate all members of the team, from riders to the directors themselves. A breath of fresh air for a group that lived stuck in the past.
Iván Romeo’s exhibition: first victory of the year and second for Movistar Team
The maturation of these runners was more progressive in some cases—not in that of Romeo, who has established himself as one of the main leaders at only 22 years old—; However, little by little The work began to give results thanks to a generational change which is destined to bring great joy to Spanish fans.
A 2026 that is on track to break records
As of May 24, 2026, Movistar now has a total of 10 victoriesone more than those achieved during the entire 2025 season. A record of victories that, in addition to beating the data of the last two campaigns, shows a perfect symbiosis between youth and seniority thanks to the successes of Raúl García Pierna —stage in Valencia—, Ivan Romeo —stage and general classification in Andalusia, in addition to a stage in O Gran Camiño—, Nairo Quintana —stage and general in Asturias—, Carlos Canal —day in O Gran Camiño—, Jon Barrenetxea —Tour du Finistère Pays de Quimper and Boucles de l’Aulne— and Natnael Tesfatsion —stage in Dunkirk—. Of that total, the loot that corresponds to the ‘Penguins’ is 70%due to his seven victories.
Movistar Team triumphs since 2020.
The last season in which Unzué’s team reached 10 wins before May 23 was in 2018a course in which Valverde signed this record in the fourth stage of the Volta a Catalunya. In this situation, and considering that there is still half a year left to put the finishing touch to the season, lThe progression indicates that telephone numbers will approach those of 2022 and 2023 —when they got 19 and 16, respectively—.
Looking to the future
At the height of the Giro d’Italia, Movistar faces a few months full of great goals in which he will try to increase his record. In June, the Dauphiné and the Tour de Suisse will be the main focuses of attention, especially taking into account that Iván Romeo, who will attend the Tour Auvergne – Rhône-Alpeshas decided between an eyebrow and an eyebrow to be the protagonist this summer in France. Thus, other careers, although at a lower level, will also be key to trying to continue nurturing this history.
We have a good present and a promising medium term
“We have a good present and a promising medium term. It is true that we have to consolidate it, but we have the resources. “Now it is necessary for each one to take the appropriate steps,” Unzué confessed to MARCA. For now, the path to laying the foundations goes through a Tour that will focus all the spotlights on the cycling scene. Over there, The Navarrese will try to have a prominent role with the firm intention of fighting in stages at the same time that they will fight for a good position in the general classification with the brand new signing Cian Uijtdebroeks. A new team is on the horizon.
