El Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcast

With the first international break of the season ending, the boys are back and the action is in full force once again in La Liga. Real Madrid played their first home game back in the Santiago Bernabeu against Celta Vigo, and Mark dissects the way Madrid pulled Iago Aspas' Galicia side apart in Madrid's return to their real home for the first time in a year and a half (7:15). Also, Champi...

The boys are all jazzed up for the return of La Liga action after a long international break and Mark is especially excited as Real Madrid take on Celta Vigo in their first game at their stadium in over a year (21:30), and makes his prediction for the game. Also, Payton breaks down all the angles on Antoine Griezmann's sensational return to his homeland as he leaves Barcelona on a strange, la...

Join Mark and Payton as they try to make sense of the strange Kylian Mbappe transfer situation (1:30), before digging into some actual completed transfers and meaty weekend La Liga action as Real Madrid win an exciting game in Seville during an end to end game against Real Betis (18:24), and Barcelona take care of business at the Nou Camp against Getafe (40:55).  Correction: Eduardo Camavinga is 1...

With Real Madrid's new offer of 180 Million Euros, will PSG take the money and run without the star 22 year old, Kylian Mbappe?? Tune into to hear the boys' take on the matter, how Mark feels it can be done, and why Payton thinks it's practically a done deal. Also, the La Liga week 3 previews are in! Real Madrid will play away at Real Betis, and Barcelona square off against Getafe i...

Join the boys for week 2 La Liga action as Barcelona and Real Madrid both comeback and salvage draws, scoring some brilliant goals in the process. Payton discusses Barcelona's dreary performance against a ravenous Athletic Bilbao side in the San Mames (6:20), and Mark relives an absolutely bananas six-goal Battle with the Bats as Real Madrid somehow manage a point in what will surely end up a...

The boys first dig into some transfer news and rumors, including Ronaldo to Real Madrid and the sale of Odegaard to Arsenal (6:56), before Mark rubs his crystal ball to tells you exactly what will happen in Real Madrid's match against a Levante side that's given them trouble the last two years (13:36). And Barcelona prepare to take on Atletic Bilbao, with Payton making some extremely spe...

Payton and Mark can barely contain their excitement as the first week of La Liga action is finally here! And it was an exciting week 1 full of goals for both teams, as Carlo Ancelotti's gamble with some old wingers pays off (5:50), and Payton had to ride some waves during Barcelona's match against Real Sociedad, which looked a stroll before turning into something more sinister right near...

The boys are left agape in horror at the unbelievable exit of Lionel Messi to PSG, and the financial chaos that left Barcelona in this sad state, (4:34), before talking generally about their expectations for their somewhat beleaguered superclubs and the state of play in general in Europe as each of Barcelona and Real Madrid had a club legend plucked away over the summer by PSG. Then they get into...

Join the boys as they close their eyes and swing for the fences with their bold predictions for the quickly approaching La Liga season (20:46). See which superstar Mark thinks will falter for Madrid, and Payton has some truly shocking insights into which Barcelona players will step up to become top scorers for the blaugrana with Messi's exit. Also, the boys discuss Messi's imminent trans...

Mark and Payton discuss the strange, stunning, and short statement put out yesterday by FC Barcelona that their greatest ever player is suddenly leaving, due to Spanish Liga regulations. The boys go through all of the angles on the incredible announcement, including who is at fault, whether Messi is actually leaving, and where we would like to see him land if he does indeed depart the club he has...

Mark and Payton break down the incredible financial situation the Catalans find themselves in as La Liga imposes a 66% salary cut on the famous squad for the upcoming season. Will President Laporta be able to register Messi's new contract in time for the start of the season? Will Antoine Griezmann return to his old club Atletico Madrid for basically nothing? Payton gives his take on all the f...

With no Barcelona or Real Madrid football to cover, the boys dig into some juicy offseason news (00:10) and get into some completed transfers for Barcelona, as well as the end of the greatest ever career for a defender at Real Madrid. Also: Mark speculates wildly on how Mbappe's stunning penalty miss for France could possibly improve Real Madrid's chancing of signing him, and Payton make...

In El Clasico's official Grand Finale episode for the 2020/2021 season, the boys take you through the latest news, like Zidane's open letter to Real Madrid and its fans, as well the fond welcome back of former coach Carlo Ancelotti, and the signing of star defender David Alaba. Also, Payton takes us through two ace Barcelona signings as well and rate what they can bring to the team next...

The stars are out tonight! Eden Hazard is already drunk, and Luis Suarez is eating ice cream from the La Liga trophy as Mark and Payton host the 2nd ever El Clasico awards night (00:18). Join your dissapointed but proud soccer hosts as they relive the thrills, and many spills, of Barcelona and Real Madrid this season and hand out scores of awards to deserving players. Also, the boys get into the s...

It's the final match day for what has been one of the craziest, most turbulent La Liga seasons in history! As Real Madrid and Atleti vie for the title in the last game, Barcelona attempt to secure third place against lowly Eibar. It's all discussed in the Grand Finale Simul-Cast (6:00) as the boys analyze and discuss all the drama as Atletico and Real traded punches in two thrilling back...

Join the boys as they break down the very last round of La Liga action as Real Madrid look to overtake their local rivals and steal away the crown. Mark gets into all of the scenarios for both Atletico's game against Valladolid and Real Madrid's against Villareal (21:25), but he's sure that however it turns out, it will go down to the last few minutes to make for a thrilling conclus...

The boys take us through a first-of-its-kind SIMUL-REVIEW, as all three top teams in La Liga (Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid) played at the same time on Sunday. The games are reviewed minute by minute and compared and contrasted to one another to give you every angle on all the goals, and the drama, to see who came out of the it with title hopes, or regrets (23:00). It's the penu...

Payton licks his wounds and wonders when Koeman will be fired as Barcelona drop points yet again to drop their title hopes to just 2% as they blow 2-0 and 3-2 leads against a brilliant Levante side (2:49).  Mark then reacts to Real Madrid's rare offensive explosion and marvels at getting 4 whole goals in one game as they keep pace with Atleti to remain just two points back in the hunt for the...

With the La Liga trophy on the line, all four top teams played each other over the weekend, resulting in two draws, one point for each team, and leaves us wondering... What Happened? Do any teams want the trophy this year? With only three games remaining, Mark and Payton discuss the limits of Koeman's ability and its effect on Barca's game against Atletico Madrid (4:30). The review of Re...

It all comes down to this weekend for the La Liga title race, as Barcelona will take on Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid will play against 4th place Sevilla. It's one big weekend blowout and it's all for the La Liga crown! The boys discuss "What Happened?" in Real Madrid's Champions League Semi-Final thrashing at the hands of Tuchel's Chelsea (7:45). The preview for Ba...

The hottest title race in 50 years continues to entertain as Madrid narrowly prevail in a thrilling game against a tough Osasuna side and their cat-like keeper, including a pass of the season contender from Hazard (22:15). Barcelona keep pace just barely with three second half goals, including a Messi golazo, but Valencia supply a wonder strike of their own to make things interesting (41:34). Also...

Join Mark and Payton as they break down the big chances in an initially thrilling 1-1 Champions League semifinal matchup between Chelsea and the Spanish Champions (13:00).  Also, Payton laments his team's missed opportunities early and strange defending as Barcelona throw away their control of the title race with a 2-1 loss at middling Granada (42:59). Also - Mark revels in Madrid's big...

Your favorite soccer lunatics review the latest dramatic results as the title race turns yet again, with Barcelona narrowly defeating a spritely Villareal side to take control of their own destiny in La Liga (23:45). Real Madrid once again can't get out of their own way as they stumble to yet another scoreless draw, this time to Real Betis (7:52), and open the door for their eternal rivals to...

The boys dive into the strange and confusing world that is the already defunct Super League (00:07), and discuss the reasons why Real and Barcelona are still holding out for an idea that was dead on arrival. Also, there is football to discuss as its one of the most exciting La Liga title races in memory, as four teams battle it out with just one month to go to crown a champion. Mark thanks Real Ma...

After a fretful weekend with the Super League crisis, the boys finally get to recap their games that had been overshadowed by the ESL proposal. Payton covers Barcelona's outstanding performance in the Copa Del Rey (2:50), as Barcelona conquered Athletic Bilbao, and Mark reviews the dismal performance Real Madrid (33:00) put in against the feisty Getafe. The ESL has been disbanded, but the boy...