Mathieu is going to be very hard to beat’ – Tadej Pogačar sizes up main rival Van der Poel ahead of Monument rematch in Tour of Flanders

Mathieu is going to be very hard to beat’ – Tadej Pogačar sizes up main rival Van der Poel ahead of Monument rematch in Tour of Flanders

**”Mathieu is going to be very hard to beat” – Tadej Pogačar Sizes Up Main Rival Van der Poel Ahead of Monument Rematch in Tour of Flanders**

As the cycling world gears up for one of the most anticipated one-day races of the season, **Tadej Pogačar** has openly acknowledged that reigning champion **Mathieu van der Poel** will be the man to beat at the upcoming **Tour of Flanders**. With their thrilling showdown in last year’s edition still fresh in memory, Pogačar is preparing for another intense battle against the Dutch powerhouse.

“**Mathieu is going to be very hard to beat**,” Pogačar said ahead of the Monument classic. “He’s shown incredible form this season and he knows this race inside out. It’s a race that suits him perfectly – and he’s already won it twice for a reason.”

Pogačar, who made headlines with his explosive performance at last year’s Flanders, ultimately fell short as Van der Poel powered to victory. This year, the Slovenian superstar is hoping to reverse the result, though he remains realistic about the task at hand.

“I’ve worked hard to prepare for this, and I’ll give it everything, but I also respect what Mathieu is capable of. He’s smart, strong, and relentless when it counts,” Pogačar added.

The rematch between the two cycling titans is shaping up to be one of the most electrifying moments of the spring classics calendar. With both riders in top form and the pressure mounting, all eyes will be on the roads of **Flanders** this weekend to see if Pogačar can finally topple his biggest one-day rival — or if Van der Poel will once again reign supreme.