Around 250,000 demonstrators marched through Madrid demanding protection for Spain’s state pension system ahead of the November 29 election. The rally highlighted concerns over pension privatisation, inflation-linked increases, the cost of living and the future of public services. (PICS/AFP)

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior has been handed a four-match suspension following his sending-off during the club’s LaLiga victory over Villarreal, ruling him out of this month’s El Clásico against Barcelona (Pics: AFP)