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

Castaño said in an interview at Colombia's training headquarters in Miami: "The pressure is on them. We're very relaxed and hoping to finish the group stage in the best condition. The atmosphere within the team is harmonious and united."

On tactical choices, he said: "The coach will certainly make adjustments, whether that's pressing actively or waiting for opportunities. We haven't trained this style of play specifically. Portugal is a strong team with many veterans who have rich experience in major competitions, but our team has improved recently, and our overall squad composition is also highly competitive."

On support from his country's fans, he said: "The backing from the fans is indescribable. We're very grateful for this support, and the warm atmosphere in the venue also motivates us to achieve better results. We will stay grounded, remain humble, and continue moving forward steadily."

Regarding the goal of competing for top spot in the group, he said: "The outside world generally favors Portugal, but we're determined to win top spot in the group. We hope the entire team will perform at the expected level and fight for the best possible result."

When evaluating Portugal's overall strength, he noted: "Ronaldo is a football legend, but Portugal's strength lies in their overall system, with all players playing for top clubs. Although the opposition's squad is very strong, all the pressure is on them. We need to play an intelligent game."

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