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

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

Speaking about tactical choices, he said: "The coach will definitely make adjustments, whether through active pressing or waiting for an opportunity. We haven't practiced this style of play yet. Portugal is a strong team with many experienced veterans, but our team has improved recently, and our overall squad is also highly competitive."

Regarding support from their home fans, he said: "The encouragement from the fans is indescribable. We are very grateful for this support, and the warm atmosphere at home also motivates us to achieve better results. We will stay grounded, remain humble, and continue to improve."

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 plays at full potential and strives for the best possible result."

When assessing Portugal's overall strength, he said: "Ronaldo is a football legend, but Portugal's advantage lies in their overall system, with all their players playing for top clubs. Although the opposing squad is excellent, all the pressure is on them. We need to play an intelligent match."

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