El Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcast

The boys review a fantastical weekend of la liga action on and off the field as Barcelona seem likely face charges for bribery of officials (2:51), before surviving a late comeback against Bilbao to restore their commanding league in the title race (12:02). Plus, Real Madrid finally put in a convincing attacking performance, albeit against Espanyol (34:10), before the royal whites look to book the...

Jump into an all-new El Clasico Podcastico with your favorite hosts, Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) discussing the latest on possible exits for legendary players on both clubs, and the grand entrances for the next generation of players (3:20). Then, it's time to look ahead to this weekend's La Liga fixtures, as Madrid take on Espanyol at home in the Bernabeu (22:16), and Barce...

The boys review a weekend of close games for the top of La Liga, as Barcelona barely win 1-0 for a record 8th time this season against Valencia (5:24), and Real Madrid once again can't convert a good overall performance into actual goals as they slip 9 points behind their eternal rivals, with a particularly poor performance by their talisman away to Betis (21:46). 

It's and El Clasico Podcastico El Clasico Review show as the boys Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) dive deep into everything that happened in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinal matchup in the Santiago Bernabeu (4:18). Then, it's time to turn our attention to La Liga as Barcelona look to take on Valencia at home (35:14) and Real Madrid square off against Real Betis to fi...

The boys are all frothed up over the two Spanish giants latest encounter as Real Madrid and Barcelona look set to do battle for the third time this season, this time in the Copa Del Rey. Both teams are looking for a bit of revenge in this game, as Barcelona have been battered yet again in Europe, and come in without several key players, and Real Madrid are looking up at their Catalan rivals in the...

When the going gets tough, the tough turn to El Clasico Podcastico to figure out what went wrong, and how things can get right again, which is what we've got for you this weekend on a particularly dreary two days of performances from your favorite teams to follow. First, Payton (Barcelona) takes us through the hideous display put on by the Blaugrana against relegation-battling Almeria (3:40),...

The boys review a spicy midweek round of European football, as Real Madrid complete (their latest) historic comeback to send Liverpool to their worst ever home European defeat (33:26). Also - Barcelona continue their own streak of sorts in Europe as they fail yet again to beat a halfway decent side in a knockout competition (4:08). Plus, Mark looks ahead to Real's Madrid derby (1:10:29), and...

Big, BIG week for the El Clasico boys as Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) gear up for the titanic clashes coming in their respective European competitions in the midweek. But first, all the La Liga action from the weekend gets a deep dive as Real Madrid conquered the bulls of Osasuna (4:58), and Barcelona squeaked by in what should have been a simple test against relegation-fearing Cadiz...

Ok so its not the Champions League but can you blame Barcelona fans? After their awful exit in the UCL group stage dumped them to the Europa League, Barcelona and Manchester United locked horns for perhaps the best game so far this year in european cup competition (4:57). Plus, Real Madrid polish off Elche to get within fairly respectable distance of  La Liga leaders Barcelona (32:47). And, the bo...

The boys welcome our new alien friends and our loyal listeners alike to this jam-packed and action-filled episode, giving you all the nitty gritty on what happened this past weekend as your hosts Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) take you on a journey to discover what exactly happened in Barcelona's nervy game against Villarreal (5:38), as well as how Real Madrid became champions of t...

Join your favorite soccer-loving Americans as they gnaw on Real Madrid's end-to-end match with Egyptian giants Al Ahly in the Club World Cup Semifinals (4:46). Plus, Barcelona look set to add to their La Liga lead with an important match against Villarreal (27:47). And, Real Madrid look to take home their second trophy of the season in the Club World Cup Final against Al Hilal (23:24). 

Oh boy, folks. This is a big one, and your hosts Payton (Barcelona) and Mark (Real Madrid) are here to fill you in on all the chaos from this weekend's La Liga action. First, Payton gloats over Barcelona's trouncing of Sevilla (5:15). Then, it's time for Mark to explain what the hell happened to Real Madrid as they traveled to face the stingy Mallorca defense (22:30) and discuss the...

Join your favorite Spanish-soccer loving American hosts for another round of the La Liga title race, as Barcelona just hang on in an end-to-end encounter with Real Betis that  (8:44), and Real Madrid dominate a rather sorry Valencia side (24:48). Plus, we get ready for a critical set of games as Real Madrid try to get within 2 points (at least temporarily) of Barcelona with an away match at Mallor...

In this edition of El Clasico Podcastico, Payton (Barcelona) and Mark (Real Madrid) take on match week 18 for both teams. Starting with a recap of Barcelona's borderline-lucky victory over Girona (8:15), the guys then shift focus to Real Madrid's agonizing battle with Real Sociedad (26:53) and everything that refused to go the Madridista's way in the match. Then, we look to the futu...

Join the boys as they review a wild midweek slate of Copa Del Rey games, as both Barcelona and Real Madrid book their spots in the semifinal of the King's Cup with dramatic wins vs. top opposition. Mark decries the racist attacks against Vini Jr. as Real Madrid are able to best their famous cross-town rivals in yet another remontada for Los Blancos (00:23), and Barcelona barely manage to hang...

Barcelona and Real Madrid both scraped by with three points over the La Liga weekend, and Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) are here to discuss everything that went down in the tightly contested matches. First, Payton recaps Barca's game against feisty Getafe (8:45). Next, Mark goes over the close call Real Madrid scraped through against Athletic Club Bilbao (21:26). Then, all eyes tu...

The boys review a wild ride in the midweek Copa Del Rey games, as Real Madrid needed 3 dramatic second half goals to overcome Villarreal (18:01). Payton extolls Gavi's virtues as Barcelona take care of business in their much easier tie against Cueta (06:53). Plus, get prepared for the next chapter of the title race in La Liga as Real Madrid take on Athletic Club (36:35), and Barcelona face Ge...

Folks! This is a big one. Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) are here to recap, discuss, debate, and summarize everything that happened in the Supercopa Final featuring the titular El Clasico matchup. The game gets a deep dive as the boys go over Barcelona's trouncing effort over their eternal foes (6:15). Then, the Copa del Rey round of 16 gets previewed as Barcelona take on strugglin...

The boys dig into some tournament soccer as both el clasico sides finish off scrappy semifinal wins to set up a delicious 199th competitive matchup between the two legendary sides. Mark declares Benz officially back as the French buries two penalties against Gattuso's dangerous Valencia side (7:18). Barcelona then booked their final spot by barely besting a talented Real Betis side, with even...

In this edition of El Clasico Podcastico, Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) discuss the weekend's La Liga action and surprising results, as Real Madrid's stumble away at Villarreal gets a deep dive (11:30), and Barcelona's sweaty performance to cling to their 3 point result is reviewed (31:20). Then, the boys look ahead to the Spanish Supercopa in sunny Saudi Arabia, as Barc...

The boys review two remarkable games in the Round of 32 Copa Del Rey, as both Real Madrid and Barcelona escape from lower tier sides by single goals. A Rodrygo golazo saves Real Madrid's bacon in a surprisingly difficult away test against Cacereno (7:15),  and Barcelona took on the 6 year old club Inter City FC (16:40). Plus, Mark and Payton play Flashback Friday for a quick look into their c...

Welcome to El Clasico Podcastico in 2023! New year, new energy, same soccer podcast you know and love. Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) are here to usher in the new year with everything El Clasico as the La Liga kicks off again after the World Cup break. First, Mark walks us through Real Madrid's tough first game back against Valladolid (6:30). Next, Payton discusses the disastrous p...

Everything you need to get ready for the second 61% of the La Liga season is right here in our preview podcast! Find out who already owes each other money as the boys dust off their La Liga predictions (5:25). Plus, a look forward to all of the biggest storylines and players who will make the difference as Real Madrid and Barcelona duke it out for the title (22:24). Also, Mark and Payton predict w...

Lionel Messi and Argentina are Champions of the World, and Mark and Payton are here to celebrate and talk about  the one tournament in which the entire world comes together for a brief moment to watch  the beautiful game. And the co-hosts will discuss everything that went down as it pertains to Real Madrid and Barcelona! After going over the final and all the celebrations, they go over their El Cl...

Mark and Payton applaud a rowdy American team that is feelin' good and lookin' good as they barrel their way into the Group of 16 for the first time since the incredible exit against Belgium in 2014. The boys check in on their over/unders and other pre-tournament bets as well as give an in-depth preview into what's gotten Team USA to this point, and what should be expected in a mass...