Ferran Torres Scores Twice as PSG Rescue 2-2 Draw at Rennes

Paris Saint-Germain were forced to fight back from two goals down as they opened their 2026-27 Ligue 1 campaign with a 2-2 draw against Rennes at Roazhon Park on Sunday.

The French champions looked set for a disappointing start after Rennes established a two-goal advantage during the opening 38 minutes. However, substitute Ferran Torres changed the game after coming on at half-time, scoring twice to earn PSG a share of the points.

The result gave Torres an immediate introduction to French football after his move from Barcelona to PSG.

Rennes Take Control in First Half

Rennes made a fast start in front of their home supporters and took the lead after just nine minutes.

Polish midfielder Sebastian Szymanski opened the scoring to put PSG under early pressure, with Luis Enrique's side struggling to find a response.

The hosts doubled their advantage in the 38th minute when French forward Esteban Lepaul found the net to give Rennes a 2-0 lead before the break.

PSG therefore went into half-time facing the prospect of beginning their title defence with a defeat.

Torres Makes Immediate Impact

Luis Enrique responded at half-time by introducing Torres for Ousmane Dembélé.

The substitution proved decisive.

Torres registered two shots on target during his appearance and converted both of them, producing an extraordinary impact from the bench.

His first goal gave PSG a route back into the contest before he struck again to complete his brace and bring the visitors level.

Torres Rescues PSG on His Debut

The 26-year-old's two goals meant he had already made history of sorts on his first Ligue 1 appearance for PSG, scoring his first goals for the club and immediately producing a brace.

Torres' performance was particularly significant given the expectations surrounding his arrival.

The Spaniard had joined PSG from Barcelona for a reported €50 million, with the club looking for attacking reinforcements following Gonçalo Ramos' departure to AC Milan.

Before his arrival, there had reportedly been interest in younger options, including Bournemouth forward Elie Junior Kroupi.

However, Enrique was reportedly keen on bringing Torres to Paris, and the forward wasted little time showing why the manager wanted him.

Dembélé Struggles Before Being Replaced

Torres' impact was even more noticeable after Dembélé's difficult first half.

The PSG forward managed just one shot, which went wide, and failed to register an effort on target before being substituted at half-time.

Torres provided a completely different attacking threat after entering the game, finishing both of his shots on target and ultimately rescuing PSG from what appeared to be a damaging opening-day defeat.

PSG Begin Title Defence With Draw

PSG will ultimately view the 2-2 draw as a missed opportunity to claim three points, particularly after conceding twice in the first half.

However, Torres' debut provides Luis Enrique with an immediate positive from an otherwise difficult afternoon.

The Spanish forward arrived with questions surrounding how quickly he could adapt to his new surroundings, but his two-goal performance has immediately put him in the spotlight.

After helping Spain to World Cup glory in 2026, Torres has now made a memorable start to his PSG career.

Whether Sunday's performance marks the beginning of a successful spell in Paris remains to be seen, but the forward could hardly have asked for a better personal debut.

Key Takeaways

• PSG drew 2-2 with Rennes in their opening Ligue 1 match.
• Rennes led 2-0 after goals from Sebastian Szymanski and Esteban Lepaul.
• Ferran Torres came on at half-time for Ousmane Dembélé.
• Torres scored twice to rescue a point for PSG.
• The 26-year-old made his Ligue 1 debut following his move from Barcelona.
• Torres joined PSG for a reported €50 million.
• PSG began their Ligue 1 title defence with one point.

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