El Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcast

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...

Mark and Payton give you all the important Euro 2024 and Copa America updates, including magisterial performances from Barcelona and Real Madrid's top players (03:22), with Jude providing an all-time moment for England against Slovakia, Vini having his best ever game for Brazil, and Lamine Yamal starring for a Spanish side that is looking the best at Euro 24. Plus, find out who got our big en...

Welcome, Culers and Madridistas, ladies and gentlemen, to the El Clasico Podcastico season finale (part 1)!!! In this end of the season party, the boys start off by bringing you the latest news and updates from the European Championships (4:52). Then, the season recap begins as we assess how Nostradamus-like our scoreline and goal scorer result predictions were for the games (15:33) and how our pr...

The boys do an in depth review of the champions league final, as Dortmund failed to take their chances in the first half before Real did the opposite in the 2nd half, closing out a wild final and giving Madrid their 15th European Cup. Mark and Payton review all the moments that made the game, including all of the plays and players that made the difference in a tense and exciting match (7:24), and...

Mark  pinches himself as the merengues collecting their 15th of football's biggest prize during a "transition" season, and their 6th Champions League title in just the last 11 years, two days before finally welcoming the arrival of childhood Real Madrid fan and current most talented player in the world Kylian Mbappe. The boys also talk about the pressure of expectations next year fo...

Watch out folks, looks like we've ourselves a SUPER 'SODE!!! In this action-packed La Liga finale, Mark and Payton go through all the major news and notes since the last episode, starting out with Xavi's official departure, Kroos' emotional farewell to the Bernabeu, and the welcoming of Barca's new gaffer (1:35). Then, the final two La Liga games for both squads get review...

Mark and Payton talk systemic problems at Barcelona (00:12), including Joan Laporta's latest madness a Xavi update, Madrid's win over Granada (15:24), Barcelona prevailing over Sociedad (23:47), Real Madrid's comprehensive performance over Alaves (33:29), and Barcelona's win over Almeria (47:30). Plus, the boys preview Real Madrid-Villarreal on Saturday (1:02:26), and Barcelona...

In this epic, monumental, historic episode of El Clasico, the boys are here to give you the most comprehensive review to be found of Real Madrid's sensational comeback win against Bayern in the Champions League Semi-Finals (16:33). Then, some tidying up is done as Barcelona's important matchup against Real Sociedad gets previewed (53:52) and Real Madrid look to bully lowly Granada (58:05...

Payton grieves as his Barcelona find another creative way to lose in spectacular fashion, as their away loss to Girona (29:49), coupled with Real Madrid's home win over Cadiz (17:01), confirm's the capital clubs 36th Spanish crown (00:19). Plus, the boys get all frothed up for another thrilling Champions League game, as they ask all the big questions, predict the lineups for both Bayern...

Welcome to this Champions League edition of El Clasico Podcastico! In this episode, the boys do a deep dive on the action-packed Champions League Semi-Final first leg that featured Real Madrid traveling to Bavaria to take on Bayern Munich (6:30). Then, we turn our attention to this weekend's La Liga action as Barcelona fight for their second place lives against the young hopefuls Girona (30:3...

The boys are all atwitter at another fascinating Champions League matchup between historic European rivals Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, and Mark details the many incredible matches over the years, including many hot-tempered affairs (30:52). Plus, Payton discusses the comedic keeping at the center of Barcelona's 4-2 win over Valencia to stay in 2nd place in La Liga (14:07), and Mark tries t...

Welcome back, Culers and Madridistas! In this tight episode, the boys bring the news that Xavi, after all we've been through, will in fact be staying at the helm of Barcelona (1:35). Then, it's time to cover this weekend's coming La Liga action, as Real Madrid square off against Real Sociedad in a battle of the royals (11:20), and Barcelona look to bounce back from their rough week...

In this season-ending, controversy-packed El Clasico episode of El Clasico Podcastico, the boys are here to walk us through the final matchup between Real Madrid and Barcelona (7:32). This is a big one, folks. Don't miss the final El Clasico episode of the season!

The boys review an incredibly gripping pair of Champions League matches, as Real Madrid survived Manchester City's onslaught to emerge victorious in the Etihad for the first time during Pep's reign (28:09), and Barcelona endure a tremendously disappointing rollercoaster as an early lead evaporates against bitter rivals PSG (3:03). Plus, Mark and Payton get excited for a tense El Clasico...

Join Mark and Payton as they give you all the info you need ahead of the biggest games of Real Madrid and Barcelona's seasons, as Barcelona look to book their Champions League Semifinal ticket for the first time in five seasons in a massive home clash vs PSG (36:24). Plus, Real Madrid look to build on a promising performance at the Bernabeu against a formidable City side at the Etihad (46:10)...