Bundesliga Team of the Week – Matchday 8
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With Matchday 8 of the 2026/27 Bundesliga season in the books, Bulinews Editor-in-Chief Rune Gjerulff has selected his Team of the Week, which lines up in a 4-2-2-2 formation.
Goalkeeper:
Daniel Batz, Borussia Mönchengladbach
Filling in for the injured Moritz Nicolas, the veteran goalkeeper made four saves to help Gladbach keep a clean sheet against Paderborn.
Defenders:
Konrad Laimer, FC Bayern
Putting in a typically energetic performance, the Austrian international put Bayern ahead in their 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund. He finished the game with five shots and three key passes.
Amos Pieper, Werder Bremen
A rock-solid performance from the centre-back, who won six duels to help his side keep a clean sheet against Hoffenheim.
Dayot Upamecano, FC Bayern
Got on the scoresheet for Bayern against Dortmund, while also completing 91 percent of his passes and winning three duels.
David Raum, RB Leipzig
Pushed forward regularly in RB Leipzig's 2-0 win over Schalke 04 and posed a consistent threat down the left-hand side, creating four chances.
Midfielders:
Felix Keidel, Elversberg
Got on the scoresheet in Elversberg's emphatic 4-1 win over Mainz, while also completing 85 percent of his passes and creating three chances.
Neil El Aynaoui, RB Leipzig
Put in a strong performance in midfield, winning 10 of his 11 duels and completing 87 percent of his passes.
Bilal El Khannouss, Stuttgart
The Morocco international was a major threat for Stuttgart in their 4-2 win over Bayer Leverkusen, capping off an impressive performance with a superb goal.
Antonio Nusa, RB Leipzig
Once again proved to be a difference-maker for RB Leipzig, scoring his side's opener from the penalty spot before setting up their second goal.
Strikers:
Niclas Füllkrug, Werder Bremen
Found the net for the seventh consecutive Bundesliga game to help Werder secure a 2-0 victory over Hoffenheim.
Ermedin Demirovic, Stuttgart
Bagged his second consecutive Bundesliga brace to lead Stuttgart to a 4-2 victory over Bayer Leverkusen.
