Deportivo Alavés B is the reserve team of La Liga club Deportivo Alavés. Based in Vitoria-Gasteiz in the Basque Country, the team competes in the Segunda División RFEF, the fourth tier of Spanish football. Their home matches are played at the Ciudad Deportiva José Luis Compañón training complex. The B team's fundamental role is to act as a bridge between the prolific youth academy and the first-team squad at Mendizorrotza. Throughout its history, it has been instrumental in developing local Basque talent and preparing players for the rigors of professional football. Many players have made the step up to help the senior side in La Liga and historic Copa del Rey runs. The team's performance in the league is secondary to its developmental objectives, though it consistently fields competitive sides. Support is primarily from the club's ardent youth development followers. Deportivo Alavés B is a vital cog in the club's structure, ensuring a steady flow of homegrown players to sustain the first team's identity and success.