Spain’s World Cup winner Ferran Torres delivered a stunning Ligue 1 debut for Paris Saint‑Germain, scoring twice off the bench to rescue a 2-2 draw against Rennes as the champions opened their title defence away from home. Please confirm all football‑related information with a trusted, up‑to‑date source.
Torres, who recently scored the winning goal for La Roja in the World Cup final, stepped on at Roazhon Park and immediately transformed the match. Rennes had taken a deserved lead at halftime through Sebastian Szymanski and Esteban Lepaul, punishing PSG’s sluggish start. But Torres’ sharp finishing both goals assisted by fellow World Cup winner Fabian Ruiz ensured Luis Enrique’s side avoided a shock opening‑day defeat.
“The game was difficult, we knew it would be,” Torres told Ligue 1+. “I just put my hand up then with Fabian’s quality you just have to run and he puts the ball in the right place.”
Luis Enrique opted to start two of his marquee summer signings Torres and France winger Maghnes Akliouche on the bench, with the match moved away from Paris due to the poor condition of the Parc des Princes pitch.
PSG’s attack featured former Rennes stars Ousmane Dembélé and Desire Doue, alongside Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, just a week after their narrow 1-0 loss to Lens in the French Champions’ Trophy.
Rennes manager Franck Haise handed a league debut to Adrien Thomasson, who joined from Lens over the summer. Thomasson immediately made an impact, setting up the opener with a clever pass to Szymanski, who fired home from outside the box after Lepaul’s pinpoint header in the build‑up.
Rennes doubled their advantage seven minutes before the break, despite PSG showing attacking intent and even having a Doue strike ruled out for offside.“The game was difficult, we knew it would be,” Torres told Ligue 1+. “I just put my hand up then with Fabian’s quality you just have to run and he puts the ball in the right place.”
Luis Enrique opted to start two of his marquee summer signings Torres and France winger Maghnes Akliouche on the bench, with the match moved away from Paris due to the poor condition of the Parc des Princes pitch.
PSG’s attack featured former Rennes stars Ousmane Dembélé and Desire Doue, alongside Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, just a week after their narrow 1-0 loss to Lens in the French Champions’ Trophy.
Rennes manager Franck Haise handed a league debut to Adrien Thomasson, who joined from Lens over the summer. Thomasson immediately made an impact, setting up the opener with a clever pass to Szymanski, who fired home from outside the box after Lepaul’s pinpoint header in the build‑up.
Rennes doubled their advantage seven minutes before the break, despite PSG showing attacking intent and even having a Doue strike ruled out for offside.
Torres’ introduction changed everything, and his brace ensured PSG escaped with a point but the champions will know their title defence demands sharper starts and fewer early lapses.
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