Ferran Torres, the Spanish World Cup champion, marked his Ligue 1 debut with a brace, securing a 2-2 draw for Paris Saint-Germain as they commenced their title defense against Rennes.
The match, relocated from Paris due to the poor condition of the Parc des Princes pitch, saw Rennes take an early advantage at Roazhon Park. After 21 minutes, a precise header from Esteban Lepaul set up Sebastian Szymanski, who scored from outside the box with a low, accurate shot. Rennes then extended their lead seven minutes later, putting PSG under pressure heading into halftime.
Torres’ Impact Off the Bench
PSG’s manager Luis Enrique opted to start with two of his summer signings—Torres and French winger Maghnes Akliouche—on the bench. Torres, who recently clinched the World Cup-winning goal for Spain, was introduced in the second half and quickly made his mark. Assisted twice by fellow World Cup winner Fabian Ruiz, Torres found the net on two occasions, salvaging a valuable point for PSG.
Rennes, coached by Franck Haise, fielded new signing Adrien Thomasson, who made his league debut after joining from Haise’s former club, Lens. Thomasson played a pivotal role in the opening goal’s buildup, demonstrating his influence on the team early on.
PSG’s attacking lineup featured former Rennes forwards Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue, alongside Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, as they sought to rebound from a recent 1-0 defeat in the French Champions’ Trophy against Lens.
The draw reflects a challenging start for PSG’s league campaign, with Torres’ late heroics preventing a home disappointment and highlighting the immediate contribution of the club’s new acquisition. Rennes, meanwhile, showcased their attacking threat and resilience on home turf.