Castaño was one of the players selected by Lorenzo for media interviews the day before Colombia's match against Portugal. Colombia needs only a draw or victory to secure first place in Group K; Portugal must win to top the group.

Castaño said in an interview at Colombia's training base in Miami: "The pressure is on them. We're very relaxed and hope to finish the group stage in the best possible conditions, with a harmonious and united atmosphere within the team."

Speaking about tactical adjustments, he said: "The coach will definitely make adjustments depending on the situation—whether we press aggressively or wait for our opportunities. We haven't focused heavily on this style of play yet. Portugal is a strong team with many experienced veterans, but our squad has been improving recently, and our overall lineup is very competitive."

On the support from home fans, he said: "The encouragement from our fans is indescribable. We're very grateful for this support, and the enthusiastic atmosphere in the stadium motivates us to fight for better results. We'll keep our feet on the ground, stay humble, and move forward with determination."

Regarding the goal of competing for first place in the group, he said: "The outside world generally favors Portugal, but our objective is to win the group. We hope the entire team performs at its highest level and fights for the best possible outcome."

When assessing Portugal's overall strength, he noted: "Ronaldo is a football legend, but Portugal's advantage lies in their overall system, with all their players at top clubs. While their lineup is excellent, all the pressure falls on them. We need to play an intelligent match."

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