The boys review a fascinating round of Champions League football, as Real Madrid struggle mightily at Anfield, forcing another historic performance from their legendary goalkeeper (4:22), and the Belgians take the fight to Barcelona in a wild end-to-end thriller (25:34). Plus, Mark gets you ready for Real Madrid's short trip to Vallecano on Sunday (54:03), and Payton dreads hobbled Barcelona's trip to Vigo (58:10).

Welcome back, Fanaticos!! In this Champions League preview special, the boys are here to bring you the latest news, notes, and highlights from a goal-filled La Liga weekend, and preface the titanic clash coming up in the UCL. We start with the La Liga weekend review, as Real Madrid pounded a struggling Valencia side (8:08), and Barcelona took care of the other team from Valencia, Elche (21:39). Then, it's time for the main event, as Real Madrid travel to Anfield to take on their UCL rivals, Liverpool (35:10). We round things off with Barcelona's UCL trip to Belgium, where they'll visit Club Brugge in hopes of climbing further up the Champions League table (49:49)

The boys discuss additional fallout from a memorable clasico, including a devastating injury for Barcelona, before delving into the weekend's matchups, with Real Madrid hosting the bats of Valencia (11:34), and Barcelona taking on surprisingly competent Elche (19:06) as they look to close Real's five point gap atop La Liga.

This episode we review the dramatic, chaotic, and contentious El Clásico, featuring the game that your favorite podcast was created to cover. Mark swoons, and Payton seethes, as they take you through all the action that was an El Clasico for the ages. Don't miss it!!

The boys huddle around the campfire and tell scary tales of injured players, breakaway counter attacks, and more as they reveal what scares them most about the other team as Barcelona and Real Madrid prepare for their biggest game of the season (39:35), with Madrid hosting the first el clasico of the season. Your hosts also reveal what excites them the most in a game that should feature plenty of end to end thrills, and give their detailed predictions for the game. Plus, Payton discusses Barcelona's victory over Olympiacos (5:12), and Mark takes us through a weird Real win vs Juventus (23:50).

The boys, and football, are back from the dreaded international break and its done a number on the el clasico squads, as your hosts first try to wade through a growing injury list (and some alarming ownership proposals for Real, 3:03) to figure out who is available for the rapidly approaching la liga games, with Real Madrid taking the short trip to Getafe (11:11), and a decimated Barcelona forward line hosting struggling Girona (23:10).

In this episode of El Clasico Podcastico, hosts Payton and Mark delve into the recent performances of Barcelona and Real Madrid, analyzing their struggles, leadership issues, and the impact of injuries. They discuss the mental aspects of the game, the importance of young players stepping up, and the upcoming matches that will be crucial for both teams' seasons. The rivalry remains intense as they reflect on the unpredictable nature of football and the challenges ahead.

Mark and Payton discuss Real Madrid and Barcelona's recent spate of la liga games, including Madrid besting Espanyol via two long-range strikes (10:35), Barcelona besting foul-happy Getafe via a thunderous Torres finish (16:13), Vini scoring an all-timer at Levante to secure the win (26:14), and Lewandowski rolling back the years in a big comeback at Oviedo (37:58). And of course the boys get you ready for a massive Madrid Derbi at the weekend, with Real heading to the Metropolitano searching for their first win at the cauldron in over three years (53:12). And, Barcelona search for three points at the Montjuic against Sociedad (1:00:40).