El Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcast

Welcome back, Madridistas and Culers! In this weekend wrap-up edition of El Clasico Podcastico, the boys Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) recap all the La Liga action that went down over the weekend, as the league looks to take a little international break vacation. First, Real Madrid's dominant performance at home in the Bernabeu over Granada gets an examination, as Jude Bellingham...

The boys froth at the mouth about a thrilling duo of midweek Champions League results, as Barcelona manage a sweaty win against chance-happy Porto (7:18), and Real Madrid have to deploy their remontada powers yet again to come from behind at the Maradona (29:03). Plus, we discuss the Messi to Barcelona rumors (1:18), and preview the weekend's La Liga action, as Real Madrid take on Osasuna at...

In this championship level episode of El Clasico Podcastico, Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) have got everything you need and more for the big midweek clashes of the global competition. But first, Real Madrid's thrashing of the newly competitive Girona in La Liga gets a full recap (4:49). Then, to set the mood, the boys play a little game of UCL trivia to wet your whistles (21:51)....

The boys review a couple wild games, with Mallorca once again rising to the occasion to take a point off of mighty Barcelona, off of another impressive performance from their iconic striker (3:59). Mark is relieved as Real finally do manage to score against Las Palmas after an agonizing flurry of shots (15:53). Payton reviews a narrow Barcelona win over Sevilla, with some help from an old foe (27:...

In this whirlwind edition of El Clasico Podcastico, the boys Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) have much discuss, as we had a wild weekend of La Liga action that changes the landscape of the Spanish league. First, Payton walks us through Barcelona's stunning last-gasp remontada over Celta Vigo (3:05), followed by Mark's lamentations concerning Real Madrid's floundering to th...

Its Jude time again at the Bernabeu, with the Englishman dishing up yet another late winner in his remarkable start with Real against Union Berlin (22:30). Barcelona put up 5 for the second straight game in their drubbing of Belgium Champs Antwerp (4:53). Plus, the boys look ahead to a massive weekend matchup as Real face Atleti in the Madrid derbi (42:32), and Barcelona travel to the coast to tak...

In this goal-studded El Clasico Spectaculo, Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) are back to give you a high-flying episode covering all the weekend's La Liga action, and previewing the big Champions League kickoff for the midweek. First, we start in Barcelona, as the blaugrana ran riot over Real Betis on their way to a 5-0 thrashing (4:00). Then, Real Madrid's remontada gets a deep...

Mark and Payton discuss the latest news in Spanish football (1:49), including some key injuries and goals from the international break (12:52), before diving into the things to watch out for when Barcelona welcomes Real Betis, including a visit from a few old friends (17:32). Plus, Mark worries about the return of phenom Takefusa Kubo,  now one of La Liga's premier attractions and who will su...

In another dramatic week of La Liga action, Payton (and a certain Barcelona star) have some questions about Xavi's formation choices in another narrow win, this time against Osasuna (13:35). Jude Bellingham continues his torrid form with a little help from an older friend, as the Englishman's dramatic late winner keeps Real Madrid perfect on the young season despite all the slings and ar...

Welcome back, Culers and Madridistas! On this action packed episode of El Clasico Podcastico, the boys are bringing you all the action from a crazy third week of La Liga. First, Madrid's game against Celta Vigo gets a breakdown (12:03) as well as some discussion as to the impact Vini's injury may have. Then, Barcelona's 7-goal thriller in  La Ceramica against Villarreal gets a deep...

Mark marvels at the incredible Jude Bellingham, as the Englishman continues to lay waste to opposing defenses with his second man of the match performance in as many games against Almeria (10:24), before Payton takes aim at Xavi's tactics and meager fan support for the blaugrana, who managed a less-than-convincing win at their new temporary stadium (29:25). Then, your hosts get you ready for...

Welcome back, Culers and Madridistas! On our opening kickoff weekend review episode, the boys Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) are here to provide all the information, entertainment, and speculation one could ask for. After starting with the latest breaking news, Mark jumps into Real Madrid's dominant performance over Athletic Bilbao (14:33). Then, Payton walks us through the disastr...

The boys get ready for an exciting and unpredictable season, reviewing some key news,  injuries, and signings before the opening weekend, as the blaugrana wait to sign players and Real continue to wait out the Mbappe situation (3:21), before diving into the most fun we'll have all year, setting and guessing our over/under lines for Real Madrid and Barcelona for the upcoming La Liga season (25...

Welcome, friends! On this episode of El Clasico Podcastico, the boys Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) are discussing everything that went down in the preseason El Clasico matchup in Dallas this past weekend. But first, the big news rocking Blaugrana Nation this week gets a deep dive, as Ousmane Dembele looks to be finished at Barcelona, and the Mbappe transfer saga gets an update. Then, i...

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...