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Portugal wraps up its group stage campaign against Colombia on Saturday as Roberto Martínez's side pushes to claim top spot in Group K.
Consecutive victories for Colombia have the South Americans sitting at the summit of the standings, meaning Portugal must defeat them in Florida to take the lead. Riding high after a commanding 5–0 victory over Uzbekistan, Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates will be full of confidence.
Martínez found a winning combination after reshuffling his squad following the frustrating draw with DR Congo, and the Spanish manager will be hesitant to tinker further ahead of the group stage closer.
Here's how Portugal could line up.
Portugal Predicted XI vs. Colombia
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GK: Diogo Costa—Largely a spectator during the Uzbekistan fixture, Costa will need to be alert against the far more dangerous Colombian attack, which has netted four times across its first two outings.
RB: João Cancelo—Cancelo required just the opening half against Uzbekistan to make his mark, with the newcomers struggling to contain his surging overlapping runs. A quality assist for the first goal stood out as his finest moment.
CB: Rúben Dias—Colombia's Luis Suárez netted 38 goals during his debut season with Sporting CP and will pose a significant threat to Dias as he hunts his first World Cup strike.
CB: Renato Veiga—The former Chelsea defender has cemented his place as Martínez's preferred choice this summer on the back of assured performances against DR Congo and Uzbekistan. A tougher challenge lies ahead on Saturday, however.
LB: Nuno Mendes—Mendes netted just the second free kick of his career in the last match and created chaos with his bold forward runs. Colombia will need to keep a close eye on the finest left back in the world.
DM: João Neves—Relentless energy and exceptional determination make Neves an indispensable figure for both club and country. In possession, the young midfielder also radiates quality.