Torres Scores Twice in Debut to Help PSG Salvage Draw at Rennes. Man City Rallies and Salah Scores
- On Sunday, August 23, 2026, Paris Saint-Germain rallied from two goals down to draw 2-2 with hosts Stade Rennais in their Ligue 1 season opener, earning both teams a point.
- Rennes established a 2-0 halftime lead after Sebastian Szymanski scored in the 10th minute and Esteban Lepaul added a second in the 38th minute, putting PSG in an early hole.
- PSG manager Luis Enrique introduced Ferran Torres at halftime, and the forward made his club debut after transferring from Barcelona, immediately impacting the match.
- Torres reduced the deficit in the 71st minute, then completed his brace in the 83rd minute following a cross from Fabian Ruiz, dragging PSG level.
- Seeking a late winner, Rennes saw goalkeeper Brice Samba deny several dangerous efforts, while Ludovic Blas's final shot flashed wide after Willian Pacho cleared a header off the line.
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The Spanish striker left Barcelona in search of winning his first Champions League in Paris; the coach’s challenge: “The whole team must improve”
Forced to play his first game of the season away from the Parc des Princes due to the condition of his lawn, the French champion ran long after the score before being revived by his summer recruits.
Champions-League winner Paris Saint-Germain did not get past a 2:2 at Stade Rennes on Sunday in his opening match in the French Ligue 1. The new entrant Ferran Torres saved the serial champion at least one point after 0:2 laps with a double pack. Spain's World Cup final hero met Fabian Ruiz (71nd, 82nd) after the preliminary work of his world champion colleague.PSG played away because the turf in the home stadium suffers from fungal infestation.
Heroes don't always wear capes, they're not even always starters, but they always appear at the right moment. Having arrived last week from FC Barcelona, Ferran Torres made a successful debut, scoring a crucial brace (71st, 82nd minute) after coming on at halftime, each time assisted by Fabian Ruiz, who entered the game on the hour mark. They prevented the two-time European champions from suffering their first opening-match defeat since 2020, ag…
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