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)

Raphinha continued his red-hot form with a hat-trick in a 3-1 win at Sevilla as defending champion Barcelona recorded a seventh straight victory in La Liga on Saturday (Pics: AFP)