First time since long Alberto didn't win a race he wanted to win, and really wanted to win (since Paris - Nice 2009 actually, but he did win that race before). Well, that's not bad for cycling actually, Contador is quite dominant in stage races at the moment, if he's also gonna dominate the hilly classics there will be no suprises during the season (Cobbled classics for Fabian, sprints for Cav, time trials for Fabian and stage races and hilly classics for Contador).
And for both Anton and Contador this was learning the hard way. Its always the same in La Fleche Wallone, the guys which are climbing best lack the energy in the final meters. But I think it was the first time for both Anton and Contador in La Fleche Wallone on such a high level.
On another note, great to see Anton back. Not only because I love Basque cycling but also because he was struggling since his crash in the Vuelta 2008. Now it seems he is up with the best again, and also making the pace with the best. Lovely signs for the coming year.