El Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcast

Oh boy, folks. This is a big one, and your hosts Payton (Barcelona) and Mark (Real Madrid) are here to fill you in on all the chaos from this weekend's La Liga action. First, Payton gloats over Barcelona's trouncing of Sevilla (5:15). Then, it's time for Mark to explain what the hell happened to Real Madrid as they traveled to face the stingy Mallorca defense (22:30) and discuss the...

Join your favorite Spanish-soccer loving American hosts for another round of the La Liga title race, as Barcelona just hang on in an end-to-end encounter with Real Betis that  (8:44), and Real Madrid dominate a rather sorry Valencia side (24:48). Plus, we get ready for a critical set of games as Real Madrid try to get within 2 points (at least temporarily) of Barcelona with an away match at Mallor...

In this edition of El Clasico Podcastico, Payton (Barcelona) and Mark (Real Madrid) take on match week 18 for both teams. Starting with a recap of Barcelona's borderline-lucky victory over Girona (8:15), the guys then shift focus to Real Madrid's agonizing battle with Real Sociedad (26:53) and everything that refused to go the Madridista's way in the match. Then, we look to the futu...

Join the boys as they review a wild midweek slate of Copa Del Rey games, as both Barcelona and Real Madrid book their spots in the semifinal of the King's Cup with dramatic wins vs. top opposition. Mark decries the racist attacks against Vini Jr. as Real Madrid are able to best their famous cross-town rivals in yet another remontada for Los Blancos (00:23), and Barcelona barely manage to hang...

Barcelona and Real Madrid both scraped by with three points over the La Liga weekend, and Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) are here to discuss everything that went down in the tightly contested matches. First, Payton recaps Barca's game against feisty Getafe (8:45). Next, Mark goes over the close call Real Madrid scraped through against Athletic Club Bilbao (21:26). Then, all eyes tu...

The boys review a wild ride in the midweek Copa Del Rey games, as Real Madrid needed 3 dramatic second half goals to overcome Villarreal (18:01). Payton extolls Gavi's virtues as Barcelona take care of business in their much easier tie against Cueta (06:53). Plus, get prepared for the next chapter of the title race in La Liga as Real Madrid take on Athletic Club (36:35), and Barcelona face Ge...

Folks! This is a big one. Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) are here to recap, discuss, debate, and summarize everything that happened in the Supercopa Final featuring the titular El Clasico matchup. The game gets a deep dive as the boys go over Barcelona's trouncing effort over their eternal foes (6:15). Then, the Copa del Rey round of 16 gets previewed as Barcelona take on strugglin...

The boys dig into some tournament soccer as both el clasico sides finish off scrappy semifinal wins to set up a delicious 199th competitive matchup between the two legendary sides. Mark declares Benz officially back as the French buries two penalties against Gattuso's dangerous Valencia side (7:18). Barcelona then booked their final spot by barely besting a talented Real Betis side, with even...

In this edition of El Clasico Podcastico, Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) discuss the weekend's La Liga action and surprising results, as Real Madrid's stumble away at Villarreal gets a deep dive (11:30), and Barcelona's sweaty performance to cling to their 3 point result is reviewed (31:20). Then, the boys look ahead to the Spanish Supercopa in sunny Saudi Arabia, as Barc...

The boys review two remarkable games in the Round of 32 Copa Del Rey, as both Real Madrid and Barcelona escape from lower tier sides by single goals. A Rodrygo golazo saves Real Madrid's bacon in a surprisingly difficult away test against Cacereno (7:15),  and Barcelona took on the 6 year old club Inter City FC (16:40). Plus, Mark and Payton play Flashback Friday for a quick look into their c...

Welcome to El Clasico Podcastico in 2023! New year, new energy, same soccer podcast you know and love. Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) are here to usher in the new year with everything El Clasico as the La Liga kicks off again after the World Cup break. First, Mark walks us through Real Madrid's tough first game back against Valladolid (6:30). Next, Payton discusses the disastrous p...

Everything you need to get ready for the second 61% of the La Liga season is right here in our preview podcast! Find out who already owes each other money as the boys dust off their La Liga predictions (5:25). Plus, a look forward to all of the biggest storylines and players who will make the difference as Real Madrid and Barcelona duke it out for the title (22:24). Also, Mark and Payton predict w...

Lionel Messi and Argentina are Champions of the World, and Mark and Payton are here to celebrate and talk about  the one tournament in which the entire world comes together for a brief moment to watch  the beautiful game. And the co-hosts will discuss everything that went down as it pertains to Real Madrid and Barcelona! After going over the final and all the celebrations, they go over their El Cl...

Mark and Payton applaud a rowdy American team that is feelin' good and lookin' good as they barrel their way into the Group of 16 for the first time since the incredible exit against Belgium in 2014. The boys check in on their over/unders and other pre-tournament bets as well as give an in-depth preview into what's gotten Team USA to this point, and what should be expected in a mass...

"You have to show up in the World Cup, and in the World Cup, anything can happen." - Leo Messi.  Once every 4 years, the world gathers around their TV sets, radios, and cell phones, to witness Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) predict, gamble, and comment on the World Cup. Well, folks, the time has come again to partake of the rich tournament juices that are flowing this go-round...

Join your favorite American Spanish soccer fans as they review some shocking results, with Real Madrid putting their championship defense at risk with an incredible loss to Rayo (23:10). Meanwhile, Barcelona put themselves in the driver's seat for the La Liga title with a pair of wins against Almeria (11:40) and Osasuna (40:30).  Plus - we drag the Sack-O-Meter out of storage to see if Ancelo...

The boys of El Clasico podcastico are back from their break, as Mark (Real Madrid) returns from across the pond to discuss everything that's occurred since last episode alongside Payton (Barcelona). Major news as Gerard Pique, Barcelona's legendary center back, announces his retirement. Mark takes us through Real Madrid's struggle and possibly valid complaints vs Girona (13:00). The...

Mark and Payton review the titular game that has continued the downward spiral for Barcelona during the last week (00:21), as Barcelona fail in their quest to stay atop the La Liga table. We examine why Real triumphed and Barcelona failed, including some curious lineup decisions by Xavi, and the late substitutions that (almost) resulted in a point for the Blaugrana. Plus, Payton discusses Xavi&apo...

That's right... It's time, folks!! The titular El Clasico matchup between Real Madrid (Mark) and Barcelona (Payton) gets a deep dive as the boys preview the biggest game of the season in La Liga for either side. It's number one Barcelona against number two Real Madrid. It's the game to end all games. It's for bragging rights, for respect, reputation, and for the entire his...

Mark and Payton break down the violent last gasp goal that puts Real Madrid through to the Round of 16 in an otherwise underwhelming performance in Warsaw (31:22), and review the last round of La Liga games as the two Spanish giants joust for top spot, with Real Madrid finally overcoming Getafe away for the first time in three years (8:50), and Barcelona barely clinging on at home against Celta Vi...

In this enthralling episode of El Clasico Podcastico, Payton (Barcelona) and Mark (Real Madrid) discuss all the headlines, action, and insights from the teams' Champions League group games, and then predict what will happen in this weekend's La Liga matchups. First, the highly controversial and hotly contested Barcelona v Inter Milan game gets a thorough review and call for justice (4:10...

Payton can't shut up about how Barcelona are top of the table in literally years  as a result of their win over Mallorca (3:50). Mark rues Benzema's rustiness on his return to the team as Real Madrid's talisman can't complete their 10th win in a row against Osasuna in a big blow to the team's title chances (19:41). Plus - we preview the big Champions League games, as Barce...

The international break has mercifully come to an end, and in its wake we find heaps of Barcelona players, and one very important Real Madrid player. In this week's El Clasico Podcastico, Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) open the episode discussing Barcelona's injury woes following the near-meaningless international games (5:30). Then, Payton transitions into looking towards the...

Mark reviews a shameful display for humanity as Real Madrid traveled across town to face Atleti, who refuse to root out the racists in their ranks (00:19) and Payton discusses a simple win for Barcelona over the league basement dwellers of Elche (35:03). 

The boys review a tough midweek result for Barcelona as a limp second half leaves them walking away pointless yet again from the perennial German champions (4:13). Real Madrid take care of business eventually with a pair of late golazos that almost guarantees their spot in the Round of 16 (25:52). Plus - we get ready for a big La Liga weekend, as Real Madrid take on their old rivals Atleti (40:40)...