Marcel Sabitzer Netted a Worldie of a Free Kick Against Azerbaijan

Marcel Sabitzer, the Manchester United loanee, made headlines on Friday night after scoring a sensational free-kick against Azerbaijan.

The Austrian international opened the scoring in the 7th minute with a well-placed shot, but it was his second goal that caught everyone’s attention. Sabitzer curled a beauty into the top corner from outside the box, leaving the goalkeeper stranded.

The 29-year-old midfielder is currently on loan at Old Trafford from Bayern Munich, and while there is no option to make the deal permanent, fans are clamoring for the club to extend his stay. United fans took to social media after seeing his impressive free-kick, with some even comparing him to Ronaldo and Messi.

Sabitzer’s stunning strike was the highlight of the match, but he was also instrumental in Austria’s other goals. Michael Gregoritsch added to Sabitzer’s opener, and Christoph Baumgartner scored five minutes after Azerbaijan pulled one back through Emin Mahmudov. Sabitzer even laid on the assist for that goal.

The Austria skipper’s performance rounded off a good week for him. He scored his first goal for United in their 3-1 FA Cup quarter-final win over Fulham last weekend. Sabitzer has been a vital player for United since arriving in January, and his impressive form has not gone unnoticed.

While it remains to be seen if United will make a move to sign Sabitzer permanently, his performances on the pitch have certainly made a strong case for it. His ability to score spectacular goals and create chances for his teammates make him an asset to any team.

For now, fans can enjoy Sabitzer’s loan spell at Old Trafford and hope for more moments of magic like his free-kick against Azerbaijan.