Welcome to El Clasico Podcastico in 2023! New year, new energy, same soccer podcast you know and love. Mark (Real Madrid) and Payton (Barcelona) are here to usher in the new year with everything El Clasico as the La Liga kicks off again after the World Cup break. First, Mark walks us through Real Madrid's tough first game back against Valladolid (6:30). Next, Payton discusses the disastrous performance by Lahoz and, indeed, Barcelona themselves in the Catalan Derby vs Espanyol (24:43). Then, the Copa del Rey round of 32 matches get a preview as Barcelona face off against history CF Intercity (45:05), and Real Madrid take on a feisty Cacerena (49:36)