The penultimate round of the 2025/26 Bundesliga season delivered dramatic performances, and Bulinews Editor-in-Chief Rune Gjerulff has selected his standout XI in a 4-2-2-2 formation. Here’s who made the cut.
**Goalkeeper:**
**Jonas Urbig (FC Bayern)**
Urbig was the hero for Bayern Munich, making five crucial saves to secure a gritty 1-0 victory over Wolfsburg. His composure under pressure kept the clean sheet intact.
**Defenders:**
**Vladimir Coufal (Hoffenheim)**
A rock on the right flank, Coufal dominated duels, created five key passes, and completed four dribbles in Hoffenheim’s 1-0 win against Werder Bremen.
**Luka Vuskovic (Hamburger SV)**
Likely his final home appearance for HSV, Vuskovic delivered a classy farewell. He won seven duels and found the net, leaving fans with a memorable performance.
**Wili Orban (RB Leipzig)**
The veteran center-back stepped up in a must-win clash, securing Champions League qualification for Leipzig. Orban won five of six duels, scored the winner, and completed 96% of his 146 passes.
**Robin Fellhauer (Augsburg)**
Coming off the bench after an early injury to Dimitrios Giannoulis, Fellhauer made an instant impact. He scored once and had another goal ruled out for offside, driving Augsburg forward.
**Midfielders:**
**Jan Schöppner (Heidenheim)**
Schöppner netted a brilliant brace to lead Heidenheim to a vital 3-1 win over 1. FC Köln, showcasing his finishing ability.
**Fabian Rieder (Augsburg)**
A composed and creative force in midfield, Rieder registered four key passes and won four duels, anchoring Augsburg’s play.
**Michael Olise (FC Bayern)**
Olise delivered another moment of magic, scoring a stunning long-range goal to seal Bayern’s narrow victory over Wolfsburg.
**Arijon Ibrahimovic (Heidenheim)**
Ibrahimovic contributed a goal, three key passes, and a completed dribble, playing a key role in Heidenheim’s crucial triumph.
**Strikers:**
**Michael Gregoritsch (Augsburg)**
The Austrian striker was clinical, scoring twice to inspire Augsburg’s 3-1 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach.
**Ermedin Demirovic (Stuttgart)**
A constant threat in Stuttgart’s pivotal 3-1 victory over Bayer Leverkusen, Demirovic found the net and also won a penalty, underlining his importance.