El Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcast

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...

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).