Athletic Bilbao B, known as Bilbao Athletic, is the reserve team of the historic La Liga club Athletic Club, and it plays in the Spanish Primera División RFEF. The team is based in Bilbao in the Basque Country and plays its home matches at the Lezama Facilities, the club's renowned training ground. The team exists solely to develop players for the unique philosophy of Athletic Club, which fields only players of Basque origin. Its entire history is a conveyor belt of talent, preparing youngsters for the demands of top-flight football. The peak era for Bilbao Athletic is any season that sees a high number of its players make the jump to Ernesto Valverde's first team, contributing to Athletic's campaigns in La Liga and cup competitions. Currently, the team competes rigorously in Group 2 of the RFEF, providing a tough, physical education for its prospects. The culture is one of intense pride and identity, instilling the values of the parent club in every player. In short, Bilbao Athletic is the fundamental pillar that sustains Athletic Club's unique and proud sporting model.