El Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcast

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's suddenly precarious position as we fire up the Sack-o-Meter (42:25), and looks ahead to a critical game against always-tough Villareal (53:12). Also, Mark reviews Real's surprisingly interesting game against Elche (48:23), and hopes for more smooth sailing for Real Madrid in Saturday's fixture against a surprisingly poor Sevilla team (59:24). 

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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 history of the rivalry. First, Barcelona's Champions League agonizing contest against Inter Milan gets a run through from Payton (3:45). Then, it's time to talk El Clasico (30:00). Do not miss this episode!! 

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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 Vigo, featuring yet another goalkeeping masterclass from Marc Andre Ter Spider Man (17:19). Finally, Payton's nerves are jangling for Barcelona's biggest match of the season, as they require a win to just stay in contention for the Round of 16 in the Champions League, as they take on Inter at home on Wednesday (47:23). 

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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). Then Mark takes us through Madrid's should-have-been-more contest against Shakhtar Donetsk (33:57). Then, all eyes turn to the tight La Liga race as Madrid take on cross-town rivals Getafe (49:37). Finally, Payton previews and predicts Barcelona's game against feisty Celta Vigo (55:40). It's all leading up to the big El Clasico matchup next weekend, while Barcelona fight for their Champions League lives this week. Don't miss it!!

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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 Barcelona needs a win over Inter to ensure their advancement out of their Group (41:30), and Real Madrid take on Shakhtar at home (49:10). 

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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 future as he speculates what Xavi may have in mind for Barca's trip to Mallorca (12:32). Finally, Mark predicts what Ancelotti will bring to the table on Sunday against Osasuna, and what players could prove to be the difference makers (28:30). It's all right here, on El Clasico Podcastico!! 

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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). 

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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) and Barcelona face Elche in what Payton thinks could be an absolute show for the Catalans (35:44). 

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Mark and Payton are in awe of both of their teams inspiring play, some of the best since we started the podcast, as Barcelona eventually put Cadiz to the sword in a strange, delayed game that briefly saw the Catalan side go top of La Liga (5:28), and Real Madrid needed several goal-of-the-season contenders to complete a comeback win over RCD Mallorca (28:31). Plus, we can't contain our excitement for a big 2nd round of Champions League action as Barcelona hope to end Bayern's recent run of dominance against them (48:30), and Real Madrid look for their eighth consecutive win in all competitions against Leipzig (45:21). 

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Champions League season is finally back folks, and we here at El Clasico Podcastico are bringing you all the action from the week!!! First, Mark (Real Madrid) describes the scenes in Glasgow as Madrid opened their campaign against Celtic (7:30). Then Payton (Barcelona) walks us through Barca's stroll, and Lewandowski's joy ride, that was taken in the Spotify Camp Nou against Czech side Viktoria Plzen (21:00). Finally it's time for the weekend's La Liga action to get a preview, as Barcelona look to keep their momentum rolling as  they travel away to last placed Cadiz, who Barca haven't actually beaten since 2006 (41:15) and Mark predicts Real Madrid's contest at home against another struggling La Liga side in Mallorca (47:12). It's all right here on El Clasico Podcastico!! Don't forget to email YOUR predictions to us at: [email protected]

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