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Mark is a Real Madrid fan. Payton is a Barcelona fan. Both are American soccer converts, and always manage to be upset about something, even though they support the two most successful clubs of all time. Listen in as the boys explain exactly why the current coaches/owners of their teams are idiots, and what they would do instead.

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Champions League FINAL Preview! + Xavi Out!! Flick In!! La Liga Finale Reviews!!!

May 30, 2024 • Mark Volinski and Payton McCann • Season 5 • Episode 60

Watch out folks, looks like we've ourselves a SUPER 'SODE!!! In this action-packed La Liga finale, Mark and Payton go through all the major news and notes since the last episode, starting out with Xavi's official departure, Kroos' emotional farewell to the Bernabeu, and the welcoming of Barca's new gaffer (1:35). Then, the final two La Liga games for both squads get reviewed, with Barcelona defeating Rayo Vallecano (17:30) and giving Sergio Ramos a deserved Sevilla send-off (21:50), and then Real Madrid's lackluster finish as they draw an 8-game thriller against Villarreal (34:24) and give Kroos a ceremony to remember against Real Betis (46:00). Finally, it's time to get down to then biggest stage in club football, as Real Madrid's Champions League Final matchup against Cinderella story Borussia Dortmund gets a full preview (56:36).