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PSG beat Aston Villa 2-1 as Brian Madjo breaks age record
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PSG beat Aston Villa 2-1 as Brian Madjo breaks age record

Paris Saint-Germain won the UEFA Super Cup against Aston Villa, while Villa's Brian Madjo became the youngest player to start and score.

Paris Saint-Germain secured the UEFA Super Cup with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa at the Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria. The match was decided by goals from PSG wingers Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doué.

Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring for the French champions in the 20th minute with a strike. Desire Doué later found the net to provide the winning margin for PSG, despite a response from the English side.

While PSG claimed the trophy, Aston Villa's Brian Madjo made history during the encounter. Madjo became the youngest player to ever start and score in a UEFA Super Cup fixture. He achieved this feat at the age of 17 years and 212 days.

This performance allowed the Villa player to break a record that had stood for three decades. He surpassed the previous mark held by Patrick Kluivert, who was 19 years and 220 days old when he set the former record.

The match in Salzburg highlighted a significant individual milestone for Madjo amidst the team's defeat. While PSG celebrated their continental success, the young winger's achievement stood out as a historic moment for the competition.

PSG's victory ensures they take home the silverware following their performance against the Premier League side. The result concludes the fixture with the French club as the reigning Super Cup winners.

Source: Pulse Sports Nigeria