PSG’s Angel di Maria scores stunning free kick against Montpellier in Ligue 1

Angel Di Maria gave PSG the lead in the Ligue 1 game against Montpellier with a brilliant free-kick.

Paris Saint-Germain remain on the top of the Ligue 1, further extending their lead to 15 points over the second-placed LOSC with a 5-1 win over Montpellier.

Kurzawa, Di Maria, Nkunku and Mbappe were all on target for the French champions, as an own goal from Montpellier’s Vitorino Hilton completed a 5-1 routing for the visitors.

Kurzawa opening goal for PSG was cancelled out by Florent Mollet’s strike. Di Maria, however, gave PSG the lead again with a brilliant strike at the brink of halftime.

The Argentinian winger beat the goalkeeper with a stunning spot kick to ensure a lead for the host side in the game.

Here’s the free-kick:

Angel Di Maria was involved in controversy earlier this month for his celebration after the first goal against Manchester United.

This was the first time the Argentinian footballer returned to the Old Trafford for PSG since his departure from United in 2015.

He assisted the first goal for Presnel Kimbembe and couldn’t hold his emotions, shouting “f*** off p***” to the United fans in the stand.

He further taunted the fans after he pretended to drink from a beer bottle thrown at him. It has been reported that the UEFA could consider a suspension for the footballer.

PSG will host the second leg against Manchester United on March 6. They have a 2-0 lead over the Premier League side. United will play the second leg without midfielder Paul Pogba, who was red-carded after a foul on Dani Alves.