El Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcast

The boys get into the Mbappe situation for a moment, and why Real Madrid are in the perfect situation, (3:37) before reviewing a spate of preseason games in their homeland, as Real Madrid's shiny new 4-4-2 rolled over Man U, courtesy a couple debutant golazos (14:01). Payton then digs into a heaping helping of defensive ineptitude, as a certain American fills his pants for the Blaugrana again...

Welcome back to El Clasico Podcastico!! We hope you've enjoyed your summer break, and we're happy to have you back with us as the boys Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) jump back in the saddle and discuss all things Summer Transfer Window and more! From transfer news and rumors, Messi's stunning Inter Miami Debut, Pre-Season friendlies, and Mbappe's future, this summer...

First we of course check in on when Messi's first game for Inter Miami will be (2:06), before diving into the latest transfer news and gossip, with Barcelona getting a world class midfielder of their own this summer (5:22), and we give our predictions and odds on if Real Madrid will get one of Harry Kane or Kylian Mbappe this summer (16:20). And, we finish off our season review with our final...

Welcome, one and all, to a season finale spectacular of El Clasico Podcastico!! In this special episode, Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) give their top awards of the season, such as: Best Goals, Best Games, MVP's, and LEAST VP's, plus much more. Big transfer news stories are in the works, with some confirmed signings, and some major speculations. Who have Barcelona just signed?...

The boys dig into some juicy transfer news, including Real Madrid's striker search and Barcelona's Messi backup plans (1:29), before looking back on the 22-23 La Liga season and seeing how their predictions fared, both game-by-game, including scorelines and goalscorers for every match (26:18) and the most exciting time of the season, seeing how their custom over/under lines for Barcelona...

The boys discuss the legend that is the Zlatan retiring (1:45), before diving into Messi's unprecedented Inter Miami deal, including an ownership stake, among other goodies, including why he ultimately decided to shun a goodbye tour at Barcelona, and whether or not the Miami outfit are prepared for Messi madness (6:23). Plus, Mark celebrates some good news for the el clasico podcastico crew,...

Welcome, El Clasico Nation!! In this special season finale episode, your favorite co-hosts, Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) are here to bring you the final installment of La Liga game reviews and previews the year! First, Payton reviews the champions of Barcelona's weekend trouncing of Mallorca (9:45). Then, Mark gives us a review of Rodrygo's masterpiece over Europa Champions...

In a wide-ranging episode, Mark and Payton discuss the weak and long overdue measures against racism in Spanish football by La Liga (00:21), before talking over the Bellingham-Madrid deal (11:56).  Payton can't wait for the Barcelona-Miami reunion, with several Blaugrana legends possibly forming a dream team at Beckham's Inter Miami (13:55). Also, Mark reviews Real Madrid's late win...

Welcome back to El Clasico Podcastico, and welcome to a particularly sad episode, as Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) open this edition with a discussion on the events we witnessed in the Mestalla over the weekend, as Vinicius was once again the victim of racist abuse from scores of the opposing crowd. What needs to be done? What can we do to combat these disgusting acts? These questions...

Mark weaves through the wreckage of Real Madrid's 4-0 loss (5-1 agg.) to Manchester City, and wonders where it places in Real Madrid's recent history (1:34). Then Payton gets us ready for Barcelona-Real Sociedad (21:30), and Real Madrid look to bounce back against Valencia (30:00).

Here ye, Here ye, your 2022/23 Champions and Kings of La Liga are here! Barcelona are your La Liga and El Clasico Podcastico Champions of Spain and the world! In this special episode, our guys Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) start off breaking down the title match between Barcelona and their cross-town rivals Espanyol (2:05). Then, the Real Madrid game against Getafe gets a review (12:45...

Mark and Payton discuss a tense encounter as Real Madrid and Manchester City meet for the 2nd time in as many years in a titanic semifinal first leg (4:18), which two goal-of-the-season contenders, with the tie very much up for grabs next Tuesday. Plus, we look ahead to Barcelona's La Liga title-clinching opportunity this Sunday vs. Espanyol (28:40). Real also welcome Getafe for a La Liga mat...

Come one, come all Madridistas to this special Real Madrid-centric episode of El Clasico Podcastico! Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) discuss the week that was for Real Madrid, and the big upcoming game on Tuesday against the Titans of Man City. First, Madrid's Copa del Rey Final gets a deep dive (2:58). Then, all eyes turn to the epic clash ahead, where for the second year in a row,...

Payton gives us the latest twist in the Messi situation, as an unexpected rival club appears to compete for the GOAT's signature (2:46).  The boys then discuss how Real appear close to landing their $120 million man (12:43). Real Madrid get sick on themselves yet again in La Liga with some embarrassing giveaways vs Sociedad (17:55), and Payton illuminates us on Barcelona's latest narrow...

In this lightning-paced La Liga action blitzkrieg episode of El Clasico, the boys Payton (Barcelona) and Mark (Real Madrid) take on a whopping 4 games to review, and 2 more midweek games to preview, as well as the latest news and rumors. First, we start with the bad. Real Madrid's stunning defeat to Tati Castellanos and Girona gets reviewed (3:00). Then, we turn to Barcelona's chance to...

Mark takes us through a fairly comfortable win for Carlo Ancelotti's side over a toothless Celta at a rough-and-tumble Bernabeu pitch (6:40), and Payton details Barcelona and Atletico Madrid's Vaudevillian foibles in an all around clownish performance of missed chances as Barcelona record another 1-0 win (19:20). Plus, Mark wonders about rotations as Real travel to Catalonia to face Giro...

On this thrilling rendition of El Clasico Podcastico, we start out hot as the boys Payton (Barcelona) and Mark (Real Madrid) kick things off discussing all the latest news and rumors surrounding Messi's return to Barcelona (2:45). Then, Mark walks us through everything that went down in Stamford Bridge where Real Madrid defeated Chelsea in the Champions League Quarterfinals (14:30). To close...

Mark celebrates his predictions finally coming true in Real Madrid's victory over Cadiz (5:37), while Payton wonders if his team will ever score again in a drab draw vs Getafe (22:38). Plus, we attempt to parse what will happen as Real Madrid try to fight off underdogs Chelsea in the 2nd leg of the UCL quarter final (42:30). 

The season is winding down and with just 10 games left to play in La Liga, and the Quarterfinals of Champions League taking place, everything is hanging in the balance. First, Mark (Real Madrid) walks us through Real Madrid's stroll over Chelsea at home in the Bernabeu in their first leg of the Champions League Quarterfinal (3:00). Then, it's time to turn to La Liga as Payton (Barcelona)...

Real Madrid drop points yet again in an eminently winnable La Liga game as Samuel Chukwueze has the game of his career in a madcap encounter at the Bernabeu (5:15), and Barcelona blow an opportunity to go 15 points clear at home against a spunky yet toothless Girona side (27:01). Plus - Real Madrid prepare to host Chelsea in the Champions League Quarterfinal, and Mark picks his key players, lineup...

The last El Clasico of the season has come and gone, and Mark (Real Madrid) is elated as Payton (Barcelona) is deflated following Madrid's absolute shellacking of the Blaugrana in the Catalan home as Real Madrid go through to the Copa Del Rey final against Osasuna, don't miss the last El Clasico review of the season, it's a doozy (1:50). Then once the dust has settled, Payton previe...

The boys froth at the mouth in anticipation for the 5th el clasico matchup of the season. Can Barcelona tie the all time series at 101 wins each (38:30)?? Find out on our latest episode! We have all the lineup and goal predictions, and review some crucial questions for each manager before this massive matchup between the Spanish behemoths.  Plus, we review some fun results over the weekend games,...

Welcome back from the international break, friends!!! El Clasico Podcastico has you covered as Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) are here to catch up on all the happenings, occurrences, and rumors that we missed while the players returned to their national teams for a week of rest, relaxation, and injuries. First, all the transfer news and rumors, along with the hosts' predictions on...

Payton revels in the Catalan's third straight win against their eternal rivals, and points out how Xavi bested his counterpart yet again. Listen in as Mark decries Carlo Ancelotti's starting lineup and tactics, and how it fell short to finally put Real Madrid's title chances to bed. 

This is a BIG one, folks!! Your favorite cohosts Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) take on an absolutely titanic El Clasico matchup taking place Sunday with major La Liga ramifications at stake. But first, Real Madrid's relentless vanquishing of Liverpool in the Champions League adds another chapter to its history (5:49). Then, it's time to discuss everything you need to know abo...