El Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcast

Join your dealers at the El Clasico Casino operating in international waters as Mark and Payton set lines for each other's teams for the upcoming La Liga season. Listen to Mark's struggles with betting against his own players (12:21), and Payton's tortured decision on whether to bet against Barca's young phenoms (40:20). 

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The boys discuss the imminent no confidence vote in Barcelona's club president after the Socis' successful gathering of signatures and whether it could actually mean Bartomeu's end at the club. Also: the imminent departure of Gareth Bale on loan, Koeman's tough stance towards Luis Suarez, Madrid's Mbappe plans for 2021, and the start of Real's La Liga campaign on Sunday. 

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Mark and Payton discuss Messi's lengthy interview with Goal and break down what it means for Barcelona, Messi, and Bartomeu. Also, the boys discuss confirmed and rumored transfers for both clubs as the start of the La Liga season quickly approaches. 

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Mark and Payton dive into the ongoing fiasco that is Barcelona's handling of Messi's transfer request. Also, Mark gives some updates on Real Madrid's return to training ahead of the La Liga start in less than a month. 

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Payton and Mark put on an emergency pod to discuss Leo Messi's sensational fax to Barcelona that reportedly says he's determined to leave. Payton gives us the latest scoop on all the rumors. Your hosts then break down all the angles and contractual issues to see if the legendary winger could actually leave the club he's been at since he was a teenager. 

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The boys delve into Barcelona's latest coaching hire: legendary Barcelona defender Ronald Koeman. Also, they discuss landing places for the many allegedly outgoing Barcelona players, and the possibility Barcelona's board tries to reduce the wage bill by selling the greatest player of all time. And, Payton and Mark make their picks for the Champions League Final.

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Payton delivers the eulogy for the end of an era at Barcelona, as your hosts dive into Bayern's 8-2 thumping of a hopeless Barcelona team in the Champions League quarterfinals. Also: what this means for the boardroom and some key players for the start of next season, less than a month away. 

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Your noble hosts debut a new segment, Messi or Lucas, where they debate the latest news developments around Real Madrid and Barcelona and decide whether they are good (Messi) or bad (Lucas Vazquez). Also: the boys delve into the players, coaches, tactics, and all the storylines heading into one of the most fascinating matches of the year: a win-or-die March Madness style clash between the Bavarian giants and the Barca boys. 

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Mark and Payton dive into the long awaited return of the Champions League, including Man City's dominant stroll over Zidane's hapless Real Madrid, and Messi obliterating Gattuso's Napoli side. Also: the boys lament the Ray Hudson-less Champions League broadcasts, and how Ray would have called Messi's golazo instead. 

1:45 - Real Madrid Game Review 
4:45 - Varane and his Woes 
29:35 - Barcelona Game Review 
36:51 - Messi’s Goal 
57:25 - Looking Forward to Friday 

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Your favorite hosts dive back into the long awaited second leg of the Champions League round of 16 and take you through the history, lineup decisions, and player form that could determine whether the Spanish giants make it into the next round. Can Real Madrid overcome their 2-1 deficit? Will Barcelona finish off Napoli? Also: Mark points out some sneaky similarities between City and Madrid. 

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