'It's about identity' - how Athletic Club's unique player policy drives success
In Bilbao, the largest city in the Basque region of Spain, football is not just a game - it is a way of life.
"Even the people who don't care about football in Bilbao, care about Athletic," says local journalist Benat Gutierrez - his words echoing the sentiment of an entire city.
For Athletic Club, otherwise known as Athletic Bilbao, identity matters just as much as trophies - and perhaps even more.
BBC Sport travelled to the city to speak to those who know the club best, and find out how they are able to remain competitive in top-flight football with a unique player recruitment policy.








