Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas has a fierce competition for the goalkeeper spot between Neto and Léo Linck. Both players alternated in the State Championship and received praise from coach Martín Anselmi. Neto returned after an injury, while Léo Linck stood out in the absence of other goalkeepers. The decision will be crucial for the team. Coach Martín Anselmi praised both goalkeepers, but did not reveal who will be the starter. Neto made two saves, while Léo Linck made only one, in the two State Championship games. And now, the team is preparing for the debut in the Brazilian Championship, against Cruzeiro. But the choice of the starting goalkeeper is still a mystery. So, who will be the starter? The answer will only be known in the coming days. Neto was hired in August last year to replace goalkeeper John, sold to Nottingham Forest, from England. Léo Linck arrived in January 2025 as an immediate reserve, but took over the starting spot with the injuries in the goal. The competition for the starting goalkeeper spot is a challenge for the team, which seeks a good performance in the Brazilian Championship.