Marcel Sabitzer scored TWO brilliant goals as Manchester United lead Sevilla 2-0 in their Europa League quarter-final clash.
Sabitzer opened the scoring in the 14th minute after Bruno Fernandes picked him out. He finished superbly to make it 1-0.
He then doubled his side’s lead seven minutes later when Anthony Martial pierced a delightful ball into his path.
The Austrian midfielder made no mistake in front of goal, slotting the ball into the back of the net.
RUNNING THE SHOW 🌟
Man Utd’s Marcel Sabitzer grabs a brace with just 20 minutes gone! 🤩#UEL pic.twitter.com/bvEu9IEJvC
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) April 13, 2023
The 29-year-old, who’s on loan from Bayern Munich for the rest of the season, has adopted a more advanced role tonight andMan Unitedfans online are loving the positions he’s taking up on the pitch.
One Twitter user wrote: “Was really really looking forward to seeing Sabitzer in a midfield with Casemiro. He’s much better in advanced positions, really good start this.”
A second tweeted: “I’m glad Sabitzer is playing more advanced. He’s had a good instinct for goal near around the penalty box ever since his Leipzig days.”
A third added: “He’s so dangerous in that advanced role.”
A fourth said: “Sabitzer in the advanced role is just beautiful to see.”
Another commented: “So damn happy for Sabitzer. He is thriving in his natural more advanced role. And Bruno is thriving deeper.”
This is Sabitzer’s 13th game for the club since arriving in January. He’s now scored three goals for the Red Devils, having scored just once for Bayern in the first half of the season.