Barcelona OUT of Champions League!! Real Madrid Keep on Rolling

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12/10/21 • 108 min

El Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcast

Barcelona take several steps backwards this week, falling to Real Betis and then getting trounced by Bayern Munich to get knocked out of the Champions League, and into Europa for the first time since before Messi stepped onto the pitch for the Blaugrana. The boys go over all that is Barca's misery, the implications going forward, and much more. Mark and Payton also discuss Real Madrid's winning ways in both Champions League and La Liga, how Ancelotti is addressing his starting XI, and both teams' prospects heading into the second half of the season. Don't miss this classic episode, a juicy juxtaposition of Mark's highs and Payton's woes!!
Recaps:
Barcelona vs Real Betis - (8:55)
Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad - (28:43)
Barcelona vs Bayern - (52:30)
Real Madrid vs Inter Milan - (1:24:13)

Previous Episode

Vini's Thunderbolt, Depay Saves Barca, Plus Weekend Previews

Mark and Payton review the latest dramatic wins for their historic teams, as a late strikes save all three points for Xavi & co. against a slick Villareal side helmed by probably-a-vampire Unai Emery (5:40), and Mark gushes over the latest unbelievable goal by a certain young Brazilian in a possible title-deciding comeback for Los Blancos against Sevilla (38:20), before diving into an incredible escape as Real Madrid somehow hang on against Athletic Club (1:07:11) . Plus - the boys preview the weekends fixtures, with Barcelona taking on Real Betis (1:24:11), and Real Madrid in a top-of-the-table clash against Real Sociedad (1:33:22).

Next Episode

Real Squash Atleti, Barcelona's Late Faceplant vs. Osasuna, Haaland to Barca?

The boys are back again to talk about another thrilling weekend of La Liga football, as Real Madrid took on Diego Simeone's Atletico Madrid in the first el derbi of the season, and put on a counter attacking masterclass (6:59). Then, Payton discusses Barcelona's improved play looked like they had an important win over Osasuna, but found a way to give it away (30:56). Also - Mark previews this weekend's upcoming Real Madrid-Cadiz match (55:47) and Payton gives his predictions for Barcelona-Elche (1:09:04), and mull over some interesting transfer news, with Barcelona figuring out a way to make Haaland their main man (47:30), and a change in approach by Real in acquiring their favorite French winger (50:20). Plus, Payton talks about Barcelona's loss to Boca Juniors in the craven money grab that was the Maradona Cup (1:01:27)