El Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcast

Your favorite soccer dummies are mega hyped for the upcoming clash of the two most in-form teams in La Liga, Real Madrid and Barcelona. Mark and Payton discuss how rare it is to have an el clasico with this much importance to the table, what their keys to victory are for each of their teams, the matchups to watch, how they're each feeling about their teams chances, and of course, their predictions and goal scorers (35:20). Also: Mark wonders where Liverpool's famed press was as Toni Kroos sliced and diced Jurgen Klopps side 3-1 to give Real their biggest Champions League win in three years (4:20)

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Join the boys as they recap an exciting weekend of La Liga action as Barcelona and Real Madrid heap on the pressure to Atletico Madrid, as Real manage to take all three points against Eibar (4:05), and Barcelona win with their last gasp against Valladolid (27:01) to climb within just one point of the leaders Atleti, who lost to throw the title race wide open. Also: Mark ponders the  Champions league quarterfinal match against Liverpool on Tuesday, and whether the English Champions will be out for revenge (55:16). 

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Our experienced el clasico moles have retrieved the exclusive audio from Alf Inga Haaland and Mino Raiola's meetings with Joan Laporta and Florentino Perez, as the two Spanish giants jockey for pole position in the race to sign Erling Haaland, the top young striker in Europe. We listen in as Laporta makes his pitch (18:00), and then Perez (30:10). Also, Mark and Payton get very excited for the return of La Liga football as Barcelona take on Valladolid (45:10), and Real Madrid face Eibar (57:50) as the title race goes to the wire.

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Join your jolly soccer boys as they discuss some American wonder goals, and the mystery surrounding Ansu Fati's continued absence from Barcelona (2:51). Mark then searches through questionable sources for any news on Erling Haaland (12:30), and discusses the evidence on both sides to determine if he might end up in Barcelona or Madrid next year. Also: Mark and Payton review their La Liga betting lines from the beginning of the season, and see how they're shaping up (28:50)

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Join the boys as they discuss Sergino Dest's record breaking night for an American at Barcelona in their 6-1 triumph over Sociedad (13:50), including Payton's stint in the Hot Corner (37:29) as we ask the tough questions other pods wouldn't dare! Mark then relives yet another thrilling win for Los Blancos as Real Madrid survive a late scare from Celta Vigo to hold on and remain in the thick of the title race and has his own stint in the Hot Corner (47:33). Mark and Payton also talk champions league draw and Real Madrid's date with Liverpool (7:20).

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The boys discuss Modric's silkiness, Vini's brilliance, and Varane's forgetfulness as Real Madrid breeze past Italian side Atalanta to reach the Champions League Quarterfinals (4:57). Also: Payton previews Barcelona's big La Liga game this Sunday against Real Sociedad (43:33), and Mark looks ahead to Real Madrid- Celta Vigo (54:19).

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Who says only Jesus Saves? Apparently French strikers can as well, as Karim Benzema rescues Real Madrid's title hopes with a last minute wonder goal to keep his club in the title hunt, as Madrid seem denied a clear penalty for the second straight game (24:44). Also, Messi and Griezmann try to one up each other on who can score the crazier goal as Barcelona take care of business against Huesca (4:40), and the boys talk who is Most Wanted (50:15) for their clubs as Cristiano Ronaldo is continuously linked to a sensational return to the capital city club, and Mark previews Real Madrid's important Champions League clash against Atalanta (42:09).

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As Barcelona's Champions League hopes for the year drain away in a 1-1 draw against PSG, Payton tries to find answers at the bottom of a bottle and wonders how on earth Barcelona could miss so many chances that could have helped them complete a historic comeback (7:57), but also wax poetic about Messi's wonder goal, and get into the highly suspect refereeing decisions. The boys also discuss Erling Haaland's historically precocious genius as he bangs in goals for fun on the daily, and Mark wonders in what way Real Madrid will drop points as they face Elche on Saturday (1:19:03).  

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The boys are back with analysis of Real Madrid's last gasp draw with city rivals Atletico (22:36) that throws the title race wide open, but mostly helped Barcelona, who bested Osasuna to put themselves just three points behind leaders Atletico Madrid. Also: Payton rejoices at Barcelona's brand spanking new president, just elected on Sunday (1:46), and makes a brash prediction for the big Barcelona-PSG clash on Wednesday (45:06).

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Payton is elated after a last second goal by their club legend sends Barcelona into the Copa Del Rey Final after a 3-0 win over Sevilla (7:17) and has the potential to rewrite the story of their season. Also: Mark looks ahead to the massive Real Madrid-Atletico Madrid game on Sunday, including some fun tidbits from history, with the La Liga title at stake (38:04). Plus - Payton shares when the next Barcelona President will be elected (4:20), and another installment of everyone's favorite segment - Day Jobs! (57:45). 

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