Ligue 1 - Ferran Torres Scores Twice as Substitute to Rescue PSG in 2-2 Draw with Rennes

At 2:45 a.m. Beijing time on August 24, 2026, Rennes hosted Paris Saint-Germain in the first round of the 2026/27 Ligue 1 season. Both teams finished sixth last season and were closely matched in strength. In the first half, Rennes took a two-goal lead through goals from Szymanski Sebastian and Le Paul Esteban. In the second half, substitute Ferran Torres scored twice for Paris Saint-Germain to bring the score level. Rennes eventually drew 2-2 with Paris Saint-Germain, with both sides taking one point.

【Match Process】

In the 2nd minute, Rennes' Moussa Taamari made the first attempt at goal, but the shot went wide.

In the 9th minute, Rennes launched an attack, with Thomasson Adrien assisting Szymanski Sebastian to score as the hosts took a 1-0 lead over Paris Saint-Germain.

In the 28th minute, Paris Saint-Germain created several threats, with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Joao Neves both shooting off target.

In the 38th minute, Rennes scored again. Frankowski Przemyslaw assisted Le Paul Esteban, extending the lead to 2-0.

At halftime, Rennes led Paris Saint-Germain 2-0.

In the 46th minute, Paris Saint-Germain made two substitutions, with Ferran Torres and Mika replacing Dembele and Kvaratskhelia respectively.

In the 54th minute, Doue and Emery hit the woodwork in succession, as Paris Saint-Germain missed good opportunities.

In the 60th minute, Paris Saint-Germain continued making changes, bringing on Fabian Ruiz and Maghnes Akliouche as substitutes.

In the 71st minute, Fabian Ruiz assisted Ferran Torres for a goal, pulling one back for Paris Saint-Germain and making the score 2-1.

In the 82nd minute, Ferran Torres headed in Fabian Ruiz's cross to complete his brace, bringing Paris Saint-Germain level at 2-2.

In the 86th minute, Rennes' Merlin Quentin hit the woodwork with a shot, missing a chance to score a late winner.

During stoppage time, Balas' shot went wide. The match ended with Rennes drawing 2-2 against Paris Saint-Germain.

【Lineups】

Rennes: 30-Blayce, 95-Frankowski Przemyslaw (88' 14-Bryan Reynolds), 4-Charlie Cresswell, 48-Lehammid, 18-Nagida (78' 26-Merlin Quentin), 21-Longier Valentin, 28-Thomasson Adrien, 17-Szymanski Sebastian (78' 64-Yassine Do Marcolino), 11-Moussa Taamari (72' 10-Balas), 90-Issa Soumare (88' 70-Arnaud Nordin), 9-Le Paul Esteban

Paris Saint-Germain: 39-Safonov, 2-Hakimi, 5-Marquinhos, 21-Lucas Hernandez, 51-William, 17-Vitinha (69' 4-Beraldo), 87-Joao Neves (60' 8-Fabian Ruiz), 33-Emery (61' 11-Maghnes Akliouche), 10-Dembele (46' 9-Ferran Torres), 7-Kvaratskhelia (46' 22-Mika), 14-Doue