Star Update: Mbappe Miss, Ramos Retires Real, Messi to Stay?

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06/29/21 • 37 min

El Clásico Podcastico: a Barcelona and Real Madrid podcast

With no Barcelona or Real Madrid football to cover, the boys dig into some juicy offseason news (00:10) and get into some completed transfers for Barcelona, as well as the end of the greatest ever career for a defender at Real Madrid. Also: Mark speculates wildly on how Mbappe's stunning penalty miss for France could possibly improve Real Madrid's chancing of signing him, and Payton makes his prediction on where Messi will be next season.

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Breaking News and Betting Lines: Ancelotti, Aguero, Alaba, & That's a Wrap for 20-21'!

In El Clasico's official Grand Finale episode for the 2020/2021 season, the boys take you through the latest news, like Zidane's open letter to Real Madrid and its fans, as well the fond welcome back of former coach Carlo Ancelotti, and the signing of star defender David Alaba. Also, Payton takes us through two ace Barcelona signings as well and rate what they can bring to the team next year. Plus - the El Clasico Betting Lines are officially closed, tallied, and the winner of this season is revealed! Did Payton improve on his performance from last year? Don't miss the last episode of the season to find out. Thank you all for listening this year, and we can't wait to see you again for the 2021/2022 season!

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Less Money, More Problems: Barcelona's Salary Cap Crisis

Mark and Payton break down the incredible financial situation the Catalans find themselves in as La Liga imposes a 66% salary cut on the famous squad for the upcoming season. Will President Laporta be able to register Messi's new contract in time for the start of the season? Will Antoine Griezmann return to his old club Atletico Madrid for basically nothing? Payton gives his take on all the financial issues facing his beloved blaugrana as the season swiftly approaches. Also: Mark discusses Real Madrid's recent sale of Raphael Varane, whether that means an Mbappe signing is imminent, and what the heck the deal is with Benzema and Alaba coming down with COVID so close to the season.