"Precision is the key to a strong defense." This has been Botafogo's motto this season. With the arrival of new players like Alex Telles and A. Barboza, the team has found a new defensive balance. In a tournament that is becoming increasingly competitive, this defensive solidity has been vital.

In the first half of the season, Botafogo has tallied an impressive 9 games without conceding a goal. The average goals conceded per match is the lowest among clubs in the League. This resilience is due not only to the defenders but to the collective effort of the team, which maintains a compact formation during games. Tactically, the team effectively blocks opponents' main attacking options.

The numbers speak for themselves: Telles and Barboza combine for 30 tackles in 12 matches so far. Additionally, the defenders' interception capacity has been crucial. Recently, in a match against Goiás, it was a defense that prevented the opposing striker from taking a shot on goal five times. Those little moments make all the difference.