Congratulations to Tadej Pogačar for wining stage 3.
Overall i would say the peloton is rather strong in this race and captains and their teams in a rather good shape. I expected more mano a mano type of fights, on stages such as stage 3, with smaller group of favorites involved.
Seeing Roglič and Pogačar perform that good, against such strong field, that for sure makes them special. In my opinion this is not only a Slovenian thing anymore, this is already an internationally accepted duel and i am sure that most cycling fans do enjoy it. They really do put on a show and their attitude, friendship and rivalry is something to admire and to look forward too. And in the end they do deliver.
Due to various reasons, some people don't like them, but that is OK. Some go further and say for sure doping is involved, as Slovenia newer had cyclists of such caliber. Trying to build such case on this fact alone is in my opinion not all that fair, but OK. As for example if Yates would oust them, then suddenly it would be OK. Only because Britain already had a GT winners.
Valverde did really good today, Lazkano fighter. All other cyclist finishing under a minute did great today too. A lot of attacking involved.
As for who does more work, Roglič or Pogačar. I would say they did equal amount on stage 2 and 3. Both attacked and both responded to other attacking in similar fashion.
As for Roglič and his team. Slightly more support today, Vingegaard trying to hold on at the end. Still i would say the weakest roster, not just compared to Ineos or UAE.
Pogačar had small tactical advantage, knowing the terrain better, and took the win. Roglič needs to put a stop on the seconds eroding. It looks like he doesn't want to go all in on final sprints (stage 2 and 3). Will likely need to start doing that, for example already tomorrow if there will be a bunch sprint. From a team tactical point of view and possible race control i would say he is in a rather bad position and will need to result to other tactics and experience he has gained as an elite one week racer. Tomorrow he will likely get isolated easily, on the last climb and Pogačar likely won't wait until stage 6. One thing going in Roglič favor is Ineos and other teams have no real interest in letting Pogačar succeed in a long(er) range attack and on individual level i doubt anybody can drop Roglič. But he is hurting out there, Kuss likely not happy at all, sitting home.