El Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcast

With the La Liga trophy on the line, all four top teams played each other over the weekend, resulting in two draws, one point for each team, and leaves us wondering... What Happened? Do any teams want the trophy this year? With only three games remaining, Mark and Payton discuss the limits of Koeman's ability and its effect on Barca's game against Atletico Madrid (4:30). The review of Real Madrid's chaotic and controversial match against Sevilla (20:15). Plus, the previews for Barcelona vs Levante (47:20) and Real's match against Barca-Killers Granada (54:27). The La Liga race is the tightest it's been since 1983, who will take the crown before that final whistle blows???

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It all comes down to this weekend for the La Liga title race, as Barcelona will take on Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid will play against 4th place Sevilla. It's one big weekend blowout and it's all for the La Liga crown! The boys discuss "What Happened?" in Real Madrid's Champions League Semi-Final thrashing at the hands of Tuchel's Chelsea (7:45). The preview for Barcelona vs 1st place Atletico Madrid is discussed (37:00). And Real Madrid plan of attack as they face Sevilla, attempting to win La Liga, the only possible trophy for them to win this season (50:20)

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The hottest title race in 50 years continues to entertain as Madrid narrowly prevail in a thrilling game against a tough Osasuna side and their cat-like keeper, including a pass of the season contender from Hazard (22:15). Barcelona keep pace just barely with three second half goals, including a Messi golazo, but Valencia supply a wonder strike of their own to make things interesting (41:34). Also - the boys do a quick runthrough of the news, discussing the Old Trafford protests and injury updates for their squads (00:10). 

Also - Mark is excited to get the real Sergio Ramos back for a massive Champions League Semifinal against Chelsea, and argues that Eden Hazard is back to near his best for the crucial game (1:16:40), and of course predicts the lineup, score, and flow of the game. 

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Join Mark and Payton as they break down the big chances in an initially thrilling 1-1 Champions League semifinal matchup between Chelsea and the Spanish Champions (13:00). 
Also, Payton laments his team's missed opportunities early and strange defending as Barcelona throw away their control of the title race with a 2-1 loss at middling Granada (42:59). Also - Mark revels in Madrid's big new signing (2:37), and Payton reveals some unexpected new solutions to Barcelona's money troubles (8:57). Then the boys preview the next slate of La Liga games as four teams duke it out for the title with just five games left, Payton predicts Valencia-Barcelona (1:05:48), and Mark wonders if his hobbled Los Blancos can scrape by Osasuna (1:10:14)

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Your favorite soccer lunatics review the latest dramatic results as the title race turns yet again, with Barcelona narrowly defeating a spritely Villareal side to take control of their own destiny in La Liga (23:45). Real Madrid once again can't get out of their own way as they stumble to yet another scoreless draw, this time to Real Betis (7:52), and open the door for their eternal rivals to claim their 27th La Liga title with just six games left to play. 

Also - Mark previews the big, big Champions League matchup for Real Madrid against Chelsea (53:00), and Payton takes us through his predictions for Barcelona-Granada (49:26).

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The boys dive into the strange and confusing world that is the already defunct Super League (00:07), and discuss the reasons why Real and Barcelona are still holding out for an idea that was dead on arrival. Also, there is football to discuss as its one of the most exciting La Liga title races in memory, as four teams battle it out with just one month to go to crown a champion. Mark thanks Real Madrid for saving his heart health with an easy 3-0 stroll over Cadiz (19:47), and Payton wonders where this Sergio Busquets has been all year as he leads Barcelona to a critical 5-2 victory over a tough Getafe side (35:30). Then Mark previews this weekend's Real Madrid-Real Betis match (58:30), and Payton discusses how Barcelona will line up for their date with Villareal (1:03:48). 

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After a fretful weekend with the Super League crisis, the boys finally get to recap their games that had been overshadowed by the ESL proposal. Payton covers Barcelona's outstanding performance in the Copa Del Rey (2:50), as Barcelona conquered Athletic Bilbao, and Mark reviews the dismal performance Real Madrid (33:00) put in against the feisty Getafe. The ESL has been disbanded, but the boys didn't know that yet, as they cover all the action from last weekend's games. Barca win the Copa! Real drop 2 points! The La Liga race is on fire, and the world is burning around us!

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The boys are in crisis as they scramble to figure out what the heck their teams deciding to join a breakaway league of elite clubs means. They explore every angle for and against it, including the corruption and waste of the current FIFA and UEFA systems, but also the lack of any meritocracy in the proposed ESL. Mark and Payton also openly question their continued fandom in the wake of the extraordinary news, as their clubs shock their own history, fans, and players in the search of more income. Also: Mark proposes his own league structure that will fix everything!

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Join your favorite American soccer fiends as they discuss Real Madrid's dull but effective 0-0 draw over Liverpool to reach the Champions League semifinals on aggregate 3-1. Mark and Payton discuss the lineups, key performances, and what it all means going into the semifinals. 
Then Payton previews Barcelona's date with Athletic Bilbao in the Copa Del Rey Final (34:47), and Mark looks ahead to Madrid's weekend clash with Getafe (50:25).

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Mark and Payton delve into every angle of Madrid's epic 2-1 win over their eternal rivals, including all the dribbles, chances, and goals from one of the best el clasicos in years. The boys discuss Barcelona's nearly-there possession game, Real Madrid's brilliant and constant attacks on the break, and what happened in the tunnel after the game. Payton also explains why he wants the constant moaning by Barcelona's senior players and leaders to stop, and face up to their failures in big games this year. Also: Mark previews yet another huge game for Real Madrid as his exhausted team take on Liverpool in the second leg of the Champions League quarterfinals (1:29:56).

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