Pastrán: Being at a big club like Colo Colo, I couldn't waste the opportunity
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Lautaro Pastrán scored a goal in Colo Colo's 3-0 victory over Cobresal, continuing his strong recent form.
- The forward has contributed three goals and an assist in his last four matches.
- Pastrán attributed his improved performance to increased mental and physical training.
Lautaro Pastrán is enjoying a resurgence with Colo Colo, recently scoring in the team's decisive 3-0 win against Cobresal. The Chilean-Argentine forward has been a key contributor, netting three goals and providing an assist in his last four appearances for the club.
The truth is, time has passed and I have felt much better on the field, and I have prepared myself more. I have started to train my mind more, my body more.
Speaking to TNT Sports, Pastrán discussed his improved performance, noting a significant shift in his on-field presence and effectiveness. "The truth is, time has passed and I have felt much better on the field, and I have prepared myself more. I have started to train my mind more, my body more," he explained.
Pastrán emphasized the importance of seizing opportunities at a major club like Colo Colo. "I knew that being in a big club like Colo Colo, I couldn't waste the opportunity," he stated. His recent scoring streak highlights his successful adaptation and contribution to the team's success.
I knew that being in a big club like Colo Colo, I couldn't waste the opportunity.
Reflecting on the match against Cobresal, Pastrán noted the team's preparation for a defensively structured opponent. "It was a very important game. We knew Cobresal would play very defensively with a line of four, and we prepared well during the week. We managed to score early, and then the game opened up," he said. This victory propelled Colo Colo to 36 points, extending their lead at the top of the league.
It was a very important game. We knew Cobresal would play very defensively with a line of four, and we prepared well during the week. We managed to score early, and then the game opened up.
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.