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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

    • Sports
    • 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.

    La Liga Finale!!! Last Review/Preview of the 22/23 Season!

    La Liga Finale!!! Last Review/Preview of the 22/23 Season!

    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 Sevilla (22:00). After that, we set our sights on the final games of the year, as Real Madrid look to secure 2nd place against Athletic Bilbao (33:59) and Barcelona look to make history against relegation-battling Celta Vigo (38:37). Don't miss this one, and remember we love you!

    • 45 min
    Valencia Partial Stadium Ban, Barcelona in Miami, and Jude Deal Done?

    Valencia Partial Stadium Ban, Barcelona in Miami, and Jude Deal Done?

    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 over Real Vallecano (18:39). Plus, prepare for this weekend's penultimate La Liga clashes with Barcelona-Mallorca (29:29), and Real Madrid-Sevilla (36:55). 

    • 43 min
    Vinicius Shines Light on Racism in Spain + La Liga Reviews and Previews

    Vinicius Shines Light on Racism in Spain + La Liga Reviews and Previews

    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 and many more get a deep dive from the guys (00:40). Then, we turn to the football and discuss Real Madrid vs Valencia, including disturbing refereeing (14:00), before looking at the Barca games as the blaugrana lifted the trophy in anticlimactic fashion after their loss to Real Sociedad (31:36). Then Barca followed that up with an absolute trouncing against Valladolid (37:55). Finally, Madrid's next game gets a preview as they look to take on Rayo Vallecano on Wednesday (46:45). 

    • 53 min
    City Demolish Madrid

    City Demolish Madrid

    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).

    • 37 min
    Barcelona: CHAMPIONS OF LA LIGA!!! + Real Madrid vs Manchester City Preview

    Barcelona: CHAMPIONS OF LA LIGA!!! + Real Madrid vs Manchester City Preview

    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). Finally, all eyes turn to the Champions League semi-finals between Real Madrid and Manchester City (31:14). Don't miss one of the biggest episodes of the year! We love you!

    • 45 min
    Vini's Thunderbolt, De Bruyne's Lightning: Champions League Review

    Vini's Thunderbolt, De Bruyne's Lightning: Champions League Review

    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 matchup (35:15). 

    • 42 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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