El Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcast

The boys talk big-eared cup as Real Madrid manage to just squeak Leipzig to book their ticket into the quarterfinals, via a crucial Jude-Vini goal (10:30), and Barcelona get ready for their biggest game in 3 years ahead of a massive 2nd leg clash vs Napoli (48:10). Plus, your hosts review the recent La Liga results, as Barcelona prevail over Mallorca thanks to a Yamal wonder strike (25:33), and Real Madrid take care of business vs Celta Vigo at home (37:56). 

Welcome back, culers and merengues! In this scandal-fueled episode of El Clasico Podcastico, the boys start off by bringing you a deep dive into the mayhem at the Mestalla as Real Madrid were robbed of a game winning goal at the death knell (5:30). Then, Barcelona's disappointing and injury-packed performance against Athletic Bilbao gets reviewed (29:55). Finally, we look toward the future, as Barcelona's matchup vs Mallorca takes place on Friday (42:14), and Real Madrid look to see their way through the round of 16 second leg against RB Leipzig to move onto the quarterfinals (47:03). 

The boys serve up an extravaganza of la liga reviews and previews, as Mark marvels at Modric's wizardry in Real's dramatic win over Sevilla (19:40), and Payton salivates over Barcelona easy win vs Getafe (5:25). Also, your hosts get all frothed up for some big weekend games, with a certain Englishman expected back for Madrid as they travel to Valencia (42:05), and Barcelona have to navigate a tricky away fixture against an excellent Athletic Club side (36:40). 

Welcome back, El Clasico Fanaticos! In this stunning rendition of your favorite Barcelona and Real Madrid-centric podcast, the boys Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) are here to bring you all the latest news, recaps, and previews. First, Barcelona's disappointing draw against Napoli gets a deep dive (11:11). Then, the weekend's games get previewed as Barca look to square up against the dirty antagonists Getafe (31:49), and Real Madrid face some familiar foe when they take on Sevilla (40:57). Don't forget to send your predictions into us on instagram or at our email, elclasicopodcastico@gmail.com! 

The boys take you through another fascinating round of la liga action, as Barcelona leave it late yet again in their last minute win against Celta Vigo (7:50), and Real Madrid are frustrated for the second time this season against Rayo Vallecano, a squad whose total payroll is less than Toni Kroos alone (27:17). Plus, Payton walks us through the massive Champions League knockout match between Napoli and Barcelona (43:10). 

Welcome back to El Clasico Podcastico! In this shocking episode, the boys start off with breaking news concerning Mbappe's potential transfer to Real Madrid (4:49). Then, Real Madrid's Champions League game gets a review as the madridistas traveled to Leipzig (17:09). Finally, the weekend's La Liga action gets previewed and predicted, as Barcelona travel to play against Celta Vigo (39:14), and Real Madrid take a short bus ride to play working-class rivals Rayo Vallecano (46:56). 

Join Mark and Payton for a rollicking review of some important, high scoring affairs as Real Madrid dominate previously formidable 2nd place Girona to solidify their place at the top of the table, behind a spectacular team performance (3:46), and Barcelona fail to collect all three points in a  thrilling, end-to-end encounter with 2nd bottom Granada (21:16). Plus, the boys get all riled up for a fantastic knockout matchup in Champions League, as Real Madrid travel to RB Arena to take on Leipzig (47:27).

Welcome back, culers and madridistas! In this episode, the boys Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) give you all the latest happenings for the teams and preview the big weekend game(s). First, some important news gets delivered as Real Madrid open a burger chain, and Barcelona put a golden boy on the market (2:11). Then, it's time to dive into the weekend's La Liga action as Barcelona square off against difficult-to-beat Granada (19:43), and Real Madrid host Girona in a titanic clash of number one vs number two to see who will be king of the Spanish mountain after the dust settles (24:08).  Don't miss it! And don't forget to send you emails in to elclasicopodcastico@gmail.com

The boys review the fantastical news that Mbappe has finally agreed to join Real Madrid, whether its for real, and what it means for football (4:08). Plus, we review a slew of La Liga action, including a couple solid Barca wins, first over Osasuna (24:05), and then  Alaves (43:50) that mean that the title race isn't over just yet. Plus, Mark looks at Joselu's solid impact for Real this year after a brace against Getafe (33:06), and calamity hits as Real (and their makeshift defense) blow a lead late to allow a point at home to their eternal rivals Atletico Madrid (1:13:40). 

EMERGENCY POD!!! Xavi has officially announced he will be leaving Barcelona this summer and the boys are here to discuss it all, and more! First, the departure and its impact get a deep dive (1:23). Then, the pitiful loss at home to Villarreal that forced Xavi's hand gets a review (25:00). Next, happier times get covered as Real Madrid keep on rolling, chasing down Girona with a nice come from behind win in Las Palmas (51:51). Finally, we get to the previews of both teams' mid-week clashes as Real Madrid look to defeat a physical Getafe side away (1:07:08), and Barcelona hope to do their on-the-outs manager proud as right the ship against Osasuna (1:10:03). 

Your hosts review a wild extra time elimination game in the Copa Del Rey Quarterfinals for Barcelona that likely means the Barca coach won't last past the season (0:13). Plus, the boys look ahead to the weekend, as Real Madrid face a tricky away date with 8th-placed Las Palmas (26:35), and Payton wonders if Barcelona can regain their goal scoring form against leaky Villarreal (30:41). 

In this headline-making episode of El Clasico Podcastico, the boys, Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) engage in a heated debate over the highly-controversial refereeing decisions and discuss what went down in Real Madrid's VAR-riddled matchup against Almeria (4:20). Then, once the dust has settled, Barcelona's trouncing of Real Betis gets reviewed as a certain 16 year old child makes his presence felt on the pitch (32:00). Finally, Barca's quarterfinal matchup against 4th place Athletic Bilbao gets a preview as the blaugrana look to secure some hardware and fight for Xavi's job this season (49:08). Don't forget to let us know your thoughts on the controversy, send in your predictions for the next game, and whatever else you'd like to tell or know from the hosts, at elclasicopodcastico@gmail.com

The boys review yet another Real Madrid loss away at Atletico Madrid, despite their stunning lack of losses in literally any other game this season (8:35), and then Barcelona take care of business (eventually) against 3rd tier side Unionistas to advance to the Copa Del Rey Quarterfinals (27:16). Then your hosts turn their eyes to some big La Liga matchups, as Xavi's men must win a tough away matchup against Betis (39:29), and Mark gives us his thoughts on (seemingly) a layup game at home (44:10) against bottom side Almeria, which would take Real top of the league, should they be able to collect all 3 points at the Bernabeu. 

In this jaw-dropping episode of El Clasico Podcastico, the boys Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) are here to give you everything you crave after Real Madrid absolutely trounced Barcelona in the Supercopa Final this past weekend. First, the game gets a thorough review (1:52). Then, the prop bet outcomes are revealed (22:20). Finally, the Copa del Rey round of 16 games get previewed, as Barcelona travel to play against Unionistas de Salamanca (26:02), and Real Madrid look to run it back against cross-town rivals Atletico in the Civitas Metropolitano (32:24). Mark's on cloud 9 and it's raining L's on Payton and blaugrana nation, right here, on El Clasico Podcastico!!

The boys explore all the questions you want to know in a bonus el clasico, as Real and Barca face off in the desert for the Spanish SuperCup, in an unholy money grab for the ages. Payton and Mark can't help but explore every angle of this matchup (36:10), and we make some fun prop bets as well. Of course, the semifinal games are reviewed first, with Real Madrid winning an historic 8 goal thriller over their city rivals Atleti (8:09), and Barcelona dispatching Osasuna (22:09) to reach the final. 

In this thrilling rendition of El Clasico Podcastico, the boys Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) kick off with the latest Mbappe rumors swirling around the media (5:05). Then, the Copa del Rey round of 32 gets reviewed as Real Madrid took on Arandina (10:59) and Barcelona squared off against Barbastros in a nervy affair for the blaugrana (21:45). Finally, the gang takes on Saudi Arabia, as Real Madrid's game against fierce rivals Atletico in Riyadh gets a preview (35:25) and Barcelona's semi-final matchup against Osasuna gets predicted as well (40:05). Don't forget to send us those emails!  

Mark and Payton couldn't wait to get you their reactions from the first La Liga football following the festive break, with a couple of close wins for the clasico sides. Mark extolls the virtues of Real Madrid's self-proclaimed madman, Antonio Rudiger, as he headed home all three points for the capital club in Vini's long awaited return (30:33), and Payton gives us the full rundown of Barcelona's faults as they escape somehow with a stoppage time win over Las Palmas (6:15). Plus, the boys are frothing at the mouth for some Copa Del Rey weekend action, as Barcelona take on 4th tier Barbastro at their 5,000 seat capacity stadium (39:40), and Mark awaits Arda Guler's debut as Real Madrid take on tiny Arandina on Saturday (46:57). 

Happy New Year, El Clasico Fanaticos!! On this first episode of 2024, the boys Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) kick things off as they finish giving out the annual mid-season awards, including Worst Picture (3:38) and Best Picture (11:50). Then, it's time to start the real party, as La Liga returns to action from the holiday break. First, Barcelona's game against Las Palmas gets a preview (21:08), and then, Real Madrid's contest against ever-feisty Mallorca gets one as well (35:26). How will the El Clasico teams start the new year?? Let us know what you think, and find out what your hosts have to say on the matter, right here, on El Clasico Podcastico!!

The boys get their best on and welcome the stars as they celebrate the 1st half of Real Madrid and Barcelona seasons with a spate of awards, choosing our best performances and players of the season in a semi-Oscarish format. Listen in as we award our Best Player, Best Supporting Player, and Best Ensemble awards at the glitzy event of the (half) season!

In this high-flying holiday episode, get in the Christmas spirit with the boys Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) start off the pod by unwrapping what gifts Champions League Santa has given them as their round of 16 opponents for the new year (4:12). Then, we turn our attention to reviewing the games from the weekend, as Barcelona were frustrated by missed chances against Valencia (8:49), while Real Madrid were dominant in a Modric and Jude masterclass against Villarreal (25:38). Finally, it's time to look ahead to the final games before the Christmas break, as Barcelona look to cleanse their palates against last-placed Almeria (42:10), and Real Madrid hope to keep the wins coming against newly promoted Alaves (46:09).