Athletic Bilbao's reserves are struggling in Primera Federación. The team showed promise at the start of the season, but has only earned one point in their last five games. Peru Olazabal analyzes the situation of Jokin Aranbarri's team. Athletic Bilbao's reserves confirmed on Sunday that they are going through a deep crisis of play and results. After a great start to the season, where the youngsters transmitted good sensations and a promising campaign could be anticipated, the team led by Jokin Aranbarri has completely collapsed. In the last five encounters, they have only earned one point. A dynamic that makes them the second-to-last in Primera Federación. Additionally, it cannot be said that they have fallen unfairly. On the contrary, they seem morally drained, do not generate the same opportunities as at the beginning of the course, and commit gross errors... Lately, nothing is working for them. The situation is curious because, during the first matches, the good performance of the reserves invited optimism. It is true that they did not pass the draw against Ourense and Talavera in their first commitments, but the sensations were very positive, they deserved to win in both matches and only the lack of precision in the last meters prevented them from taking the three points. It was the match against Real Madrid Castilla that made them dream big about the team's future. Athletic Bilbao's reserves won 1-0 against the whites in an outstanding performance, where the aim once again prevented a greater reward. Names like Eder García, Ibón Sánchez, Endika Buján, or Adrián Pérez were sounding strong at the time. Even players with a Basconia card like Iker Monreal, Eghosa Nomayo, Aritz Conde, or Elijah Gift emerged with a good note. Everything seemed to be on track. Additionally, on the fourth matchday, they won 1-0 against Pontevedra in a practical match, without being better than their rival, but that time they did demonstrate the maturity necessary to impose themselves in that type of context. However, that ended up being the beginning of the current crisis that Athletic Bilbao's reserves are going through. In their visit to Real Avilés, they suffered a severe comeback, having a very good first half and collapsing in a fateful second half. That problem of collapsing in the second half was repeated against Osasuna Promesas and Barakaldo, suffering another comeback in Lasesarre. The last two games have already been confirmation that something worrying is happening with the reserves. Athletic Bilbao's reserves have been a completely unrecognizable team against Cacereño, in one of the worst games they have played in Lezama for a long time, and in the thrashing they received last Sunday against Zamora. There have hardly been any small periods that would give hope. Unacceptable errors in the markings of the lateral centers, added to a worrying lack of consistency and defensive solidity, have been a dangerous cocktail that has resulted in seven goals against in these last two games. It's not the only problem that Jokin Aranbarri's team is facing. The team no longer shows the same tactical richness that their coach provided. It's more difficult to contemplate the constant exchange of positions or the different movements of the players when playing the ball out. As time goes on, the situation of Athletic Bilbao's reserves becomes more and more complicated. But Jokin Aranbarri and his team must find a way to reverse this situation and return to showing the football that characterized them at the beginning of the season. Otherwise, the crisis can deepen and the reserves may lose the opportunity to fight for promotion. The next game of Athletic Bilbao's reserves will be key to determining the direction the team will take in the coming weeks. If they manage to win, they could start to regain the confidence and rhythm they lack. But if they lose, the situation may become even more complicated. In any case, Athletic Bilbao must find a way to solve the problems that are affecting their reserves and return to showing the football that characterizes them. The team's fans are eagerly waiting for a turnaround, and the players must respond to the challenge. With hard work and dedication, Athletic Bilbao's reserves can overcome their current crisis and return to being a competitive team in Primera Federación.