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Mark is a Real Madrid fan. Payton is a Barcelona fan. Both are American soccer converts, and always manage to be upset about something, even though they support the two most successful clubs of all time. Listen in as the boys explain exactly why the current coaches/owners of their teams are idiots, and what they would do instead.

El Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcast Mark Volinski and Payton McCann

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    • 5.0 • 13 Ratings

Mark is a Real Madrid fan. Payton is a Barcelona fan. Both are American soccer converts, and always manage to be upset about something, even though they support the two most successful clubs of all time. Listen in as the boys explain exactly why the current coaches/owners of their teams are idiots, and what they would do instead.

    Champions League Review: Barcelona Destroy Antwerp, Bellingham Bosses Berlin

    Champions League Review: Barcelona Destroy Antwerp, Bellingham Bosses Berlin

    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 take on Celta Vigo and old nemesis Iago Aspas (37:50). 

    • 53 min
    Barcelona POUR in the Goals/Real's Royal Remontada + Champions League Previews!

    Barcelona POUR in the Goals/Real's Royal Remontada + Champions League Previews!

    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 dive as Jude and the boys came from behind to keep their perfect La Liga start going (21:20). Finally, the Champions League kickoffs get previewed as Barcelona square off at home against UCL debutantes Antwerp (38:25) and Real Madrid play against newly appointed Union Berlin (44:37). Don't miss it!!

    • 53 min
    La Liga Week 5 Preview: Barcelona v. Betis, Real Madrid v. Real Sociedad

    La Liga Week 5 Preview: Barcelona v. Betis, Real Madrid v. Real Sociedad

    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 surely be in for revenge on his former employers (25:09). 

    • 35 min
    Jude the Savior in Real Home Debut; Barcelona Edge Osasuna

    Jude the Savior in Real Home Debut; Barcelona Edge Osasuna

    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 arrows from Bordalas's Getafe (36:24). Plus, Payton takes us through the Champions League groups and picks who he thinks will advance to the knockout rounds (1:02:25). 

    • 1 hr 11 min
    La Liga Week 3: Barcelona's WILD Thriller + Jude Rescues Real

    La Liga Week 3: Barcelona's WILD Thriller + Jude Rescues Real

    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 dive (27:55), including the 16-year-old phenom who's now taken center-stage for the Blaugrana. Finally, we look towards the upcoming weekend's games, as Barcelona travel to Pamplona to run with the bulls of Osasuna (49:40), and Real Madrid christen their newly renovated and improved home, Santiago Bernabeu, against the villainous Getafe, who will look to spoil the mood (52:38). 

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Jude's Magical Madrid Start, Barcelona Best Cadiz

    Jude's Magical Madrid Start, Barcelona Best Cadiz

    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 round 3 of La Liga, as Real Madrid look to continue their bright start away to Celta Vigo (58:55), and Barcelona must up their game if they have any chance away at Villarreal (1:04:01). 

    • 1 hr 9 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
13 Ratings

13 Ratings

Woke Up in Cali ,

Fun podcast, really like listening to these guys…even the Barca one.

Another great episode. The guys break down both clubs and their matches with a lot of fun and insightful takes. If you’re a fan of wither club, or football in general, this is a goodie.

luisarechiga1 ,

Best podcast

Best podcast to listen to for the best commentary from some funny lads , cheers from az , Hala Madrid !

greyson1235 ,

Really in depth

In depth analysis and spot on projections for future games, great listen

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