I am a first-generation American whose family immigrated from Colombia in the 1960s. As anyone who is from Latin America will tell you, Football (or fútbol) is in our blood. It’s almost a religion. And while it isn’t the only sport that Latin Americans watch, the hierarchy of most-watched sports in Hispanic homes, football is number 1 and everything else a distant second.

While I was visiting my family in Colombia and watching countless hours of Football on TV, I stumbled upon a channel showing a La Liga match. The year was 1994, and the team I was watching was Real Madrid. I don’t remember what game it was but Raúl scored and the commentators mentioned that he was only 17 years old. I believe I was only about 11 or 12 at the time, so he instantly became my favorite player and Real Madrid, my team.

As an experienced podcaster, digital marketing manager, and former radio content director, I decided to use those skills to build something related to my biggest passion, i.e. Football and Real Madrid. I realized how important this game was to me, how much I loved Real Madrid, and how much I wanted my two sons to love Football and feel the same passion for the game (and Real Madrid, of course) as me.

Trambak is a passionate football enthusiast and a senior contributor for YNM, where he covers game previews, player ratings, and match reviews. His expertise and analysis of Real Madrid matches have earned him a spot on the podcast, where he shares his valuable insights and opinions. Hailing from India, Trambak is currently pursuing a B.A. in English Literature at the University of Calcutta.

His love for football has opened up opportunities beyond YNM, leading him to write for other publications as well. Notably, Trambak also covers the Serie A for Get Football Group, showcasing his versatility and knowledge in the world of sports journalism.

As one of the pioneering writers and contributors at Y Nada Mas, Trambak has proven to be an invaluable asset to the team. While he takes his writing seriously, Trambak also likes to have a bit of fun, often engaging in friendly banter and poking fun at Barcelona fans on the official Y Nada Mas Podcast.

Helal, born in England, developed a deep love for football from an early age, with a special fondness for Arsenal. However, it was his introduction to Los Galácticos, particularly Real Madrid, that ignited his obsession with the game. His older brother, a diehard Liverpool fan, introduced him to the magical world of Real Madrid, and Helal was immediately captivated.

Among the stellar lineup of Real Madrid players, one stood out to Helal like no other – Raúl González Blanco. Raúl's elegance, determination, talent, and exceptional leadership qualities resonated deeply with Helal, and he considered him the embodiment of everything a footballer should aspire to be

Early on, and without access to La Liga's full matches, he would eagerly tune in to Sky Sports News every weekend to catch the highlights and follow the scoreline updates of Real Madrid's matches. He witnessed the triumphs of his team in the domestic league, but also endured the heartbreaks of Champions League exits.

For years, Helal saw Real Madrid chase the elusive dream of winning the Champions League, often falling short of the ultimate glory. However, in 2014, everything changed when Real Madrid finally clinched La Décima, their historic 10th Champions League title.

Helal attributes his profound appreciation for the beauty of football and his unwavering loyalty to Real Madrid to his brother, who opened his eyes to the sport's magic.