El Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcast

Barcelona's once imperious lead in la liga is quickly whittling away thanks to a second straight poor performance, this time against Celta Vigo (3:15), and Real Madrid again taking advantage of their rival's incompetence with a solid 3-0 win over a limited Leganes side (24:20). Plus, Payton and Barcelona gets ready for a critical UCL clash with Brest (42:47), and finally the game you&apo...

Welcome back, El Clasico Fanaticos!! In this stunning episode of ECP, the boys are back as La Liga returns to action following the international break with two great chances for Barcelona and Real Madrid to get back into the swing of things, as Barcelona travels to take on rambunctious Celta Vigo (7:25) and Real Madrid make a visit to the Butarque to play against newly-promoted Leganes (17:41) 

Mark ponders Real Madrid's transfer options in the winter and question's Madrid's management after another disastrous run of injuries (4:01), before Payton delves into the depths of an indefensible Barcelona performance, and VAR decision, against Sociedad (14:55). Plus, Ancelloti finally figures it out against Osasuna, with Real Madrid's first complete offensive and defensive p...

Welcome back, Madridistas and Culers, to your favorite Real Madrid and Barcelona podcast! In this episode, the boys are here to cover all the Champions League action and preview the weekend's La Liga games before the international break. First, we start in Belgrade, Serbia, where Barcelona took on Crvena Zvezda, aka Red Star Belgrade in their midweek UCL match (7:40). Then we review Real Madr...

The boys are back with some fascinating previews, as the 1st and 2nd most decorated European clubs of all time face each other for just the 7th time as AC Milan visit the Bernabeu on Tuesday, with their star American in tow (30:48). Plus, Payton reviews a scintillating win for Barcelona over their local rivals in La Liga (3:40), and gets ready for a feisty matchup with Red Star Belgrade (24:32). 

In this enthralling, election-week episode of El Clasico Podcastico, the boys are here to bring you a preview of the only La Liga match happening this weekend for the two clubs due to the recent and tragic flooding in Valencia. Due to that there has been a postponement for the Real Madrid vs Valencia match, and the only game of note will be the Catalan Derby, featuring Barcelona hosting crosstown...

A promising but wasteful first half turns into a nightmare for Real Madrid, as Barcelona put four past Real without reply at the Bernabeu. Mark tries to make sense of Madrid's woeful performance, and Payton revels in Barcelona's statement game that hands them a crucial six-point lead in La Liga, as your hosts describe their initial reactions and feelings after the game (00:53) before div...

Welcome, Culers and Madridistas, as we present to you one of the biggest episodes in the history of our podcast. In this seminal installment of El Clasico Podcastico, the boys cover one of the craziest weeks of Champions League games, followed by the preview of perhaps the biggest El Clasico of the podcast to date. First, we start off by covering Real Madrid's incredible comeback victory over...

Mark wonders when Real Madrid will figure it out after another lackluster performance, albeit a win, over Celta Vigo (5:28), and Payton review a thumping win for Barcelona, as they continue to roll over all comers in La Liga, with Sevilla their latest victim (22:50). It's a Germany-Spain Mega Showdown in the Champions League, as Real Madrid prepare for a UCL final rematch against Borussia Dor...

Looks like soccer is back on the menu, boys! In this episode of El Clasico, Mark and Payton kick things off by giving you the latest news and notes that occurred over the most recent international break, including some troubling allegations (4:17). Then it's time to get back into the game we all love, with Real Madrid returning to action against Celta Vigo this weekend (13:00) and Barcelona h...

Mark and Payton review the latest La Liga action for the Spanish giants, including another disjointed offensive performance that nevertheless featured two goal-of-the-season contenders for Real Madrid (29:59), and Lewandowski shows his class against an overmatched Alaves side in Barcelona's win (12:03). Plus, Payton shares a tribute to a Barcelona legend (1:59), and Mark discusses more Madrid...

In this El Clasico megasode, the boys are here to catch you up on all of the week's events, starting with Barcelona's shocking loss to Osasuna (6:07) and Real Madrid's contentious game against fierce crosstown rivals Atletico Madrid (17:33). Then, the midweek Champions League games get reviewed, as Barcelona thundered past Young Boys (31:44) and Real Madrid were stunned against Lill...

Payton celebrates a big new signing (3:47), and another fantastic continuation of  Barcelona's winning ways yet again in their solid win over a rambunctious Getafe side (9:19), and Mark laments a late, massive injury for Real Madrid in their closer-than-expected victory over Alaves (24:30). Then, Payton takes a look at Barcelona's weekend trip to Pamplona to face Osasuna (40:34), and Mar...

In this episode, the boys are here to bring you all the coverage of the action packed weekend that saw both sides come away with dominant wins. First, Real Madrid took on Espanyol (6:30), then Barcelona travelled to play against Villarreal that, aside from a key injury, was a nearly perfect outing (22:38). Finally, it's time for the midweek previews as Real Madrid are set to take on a challen...

The boys review a wild first round of Champions League action, as Monaco hand Barcelona their first loss of the 2024-25 season (7:03), and Real Madrid are outplayed in a thrilling end-to-end match against Stuttgart, but are saved by some clutch late goals as usual (31:21). Then, Mark looks for a statement game for Real Madrid against newly promoted Espanyol (48:33), and Payton previews Barcelona&a...

Welcome back, Madridistas and Culers! In this episode the boys give you the full enchilada, kicking things off with a review of the clash of the crowns, with Real Madrid's game in San Sebastián against Real Sociedad (5:53). Then, Barcelona's quest to stay perfect against cross-town rivals Girona gets a deep dive (19:45). Finally, it's time to set our sights on the cup with the big e...

The boys are back after an injury-filled international break, will Mark wringing his hands over Real Madrid featuring a total of zero healthy center backs as Mbappe and Vini look to dominate a usually-tough Sociedad side, albeit one in 15th right now, and Payton sizes up Barcelona as their wunderkind Yamal have a stern away test against Girona, who beat the blaugrana twice last season. Tune in for...

Welcome back, Culers and Madridistas! In this historic episode, the boys bring you the recaps of the weekend's games, including Barcelona's epic, high-flying, seven-goal-scoring trouncing at home over Valladolid (8:46), and Real Madrid's handling of Real Betis that included Mbappe's first La Liga goal of the campaign (26:46). Don't miss it!!

The boys review the Champions League draw (2:29), before diving into the Week 3 results, with a fantastic opening game from Dani Olmo lifting Barca over Rayo (11:04), and Real Madrid struggling to convince yet again vs Las Palmas (30:50). Plus your hosts dig into an exciting set of week 4 previews, with Real Madrid taking on Real Betis at home (41:09), and Barcelona looking for a 4th straight win...

The boys start off this episode with recaps of the thrilling week 2 La Liga games, as Barcelona played a challenging Athletic Bilbao squad featuring Nico Williams (7:45) and Real Madrid overcome a lackluster start against Valladolid (27:21). Then, the quick turnaround is upon us as week 3 games start Tuesday, with Barca squaring off against their trap-game foes Rayo Vallecano, who've just sig...

Your favorite hosts cover the latest news, including a star transfer, and wild speculation on Neymar (0:22) and a massive injury (7:46), before digging into a couple of hotly anticipated la liga clashes, as Barcelona look to stay 2 points up on their eternal rivals with a home matchup against always-tough Athletic Bilbao (12:24), and Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappe look to rebound from their disappo...

It's the most wonderful time of the year, folks! The La Liga season has officially kicked off, with some truly stunning results, and the boys are here to bring you all the news and highlights from the first match day of the year. But first, some shocking news from the Blaugrana camp as a star looks to be headed for the exit (2:30). Then, it's time to cover Barcelona's opening day vi...

First, the boys review a scary-good debut from Mbappe vs Atalanta in the SuperCup, in which he may have been only the third best Real Madrid player (23:33), and then Mark and Payton revel in their soon-to-be-absolutely-correct predictions for Barcelona and Real Madrid seasons, as they gaze into their crystal ball at what the year holds for Spain's most famous and successful clubs. Will Mbappe...

Welcome back, Culers and Madridistas! In this episode, Mark and Payton kick things off with a banger of a preseason episode featuring a preview of the El Clasico matchup taking place stateside. We've got the latest news and transfer rumors, prop bets for the El Clasico exhibition, predictions, and more! 

The boys are back with an offseason special to talk Kylian's spectacular unveiling at the Bernabeu, as 80,000 came out to celebrate Madrid's long-awaited Galactico pull on the famed white kit. Mark and Payton also ponder Barcelona's transfer plans, and their chances of landing one of Spain's young stars. Plus, your hosts review the Ballon D'Or ladder, and investigate if Ro...