Ferran Torres’ Late Brace Earns PSG a Comeback Draw Against Rennes

Ferran Torres made an immediate impact on his Paris Saint-Germain debut by scoring two late goals to salvage a 2-2 draw against Rennes in the Ligue 1 season opener on Sunday. The visitors had found themselves trailing by two goals at halftime but staged a determined comeback in the second half.

Rennes started the match strongly, taking the lead inside nine minutes when Sebastian Szymanski’s shot deflected off the post and into the net, giving the home side an early advantage. PSG appeared to respond when Désiré Doué’s effort found the back of the net, but the goal was disallowed for offside. Rennes then doubled their lead seven minutes before halftime. Przemyslaw Frankowski delivered a low cross from the right wing, which was inadvertently turned into his own net by Esteban Lepaul, putting Rennes 2-0 up going into the break.

The second half saw PSG intensify their pressure on Rennes’ defense. Ferran Torres, introduced from the bench, proved to be the catalyst for the turnaround. His two late goals not only secured a crucial point for PSG but also demonstrated his immediate influence within the squad at Parc des Princes.

This draw marks a resilient start to PSG’s Ligue 1 campaign, highlighting both the team’s ability to respond under pressure and Torres’ potential significance as a new signing. Rennes, despite losing their two-goal cushion, can take some confidence from their strong early showing and their capacity to challenge one of France’s top clubs.

Looking ahead, PSG will aim to build on this performance and further integrate Torres as they seek to gain momentum in the league. Rennes, meanwhile, will focus on leveraging their home form in upcoming fixtures to remain competitive in the early stages of the season.

For more details, visit the original report on The Guardian.