Torres scores twice to salvage draw for PSG at Rennes
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Ferran Torres scored twice in the final 20 minutes to rescue a 2-2 draw for Paris Saint-Germain at Rennes.
- PSG trailed 2-0 at halftime after goals from Szymanski and Lepaul, with the team struggling to find its rhythm.
- The draw extends PSG's winless streak to start the season, following a loss in the Champions Trophy.
Ferran Torres made a dramatic impact on his debut for Paris Saint-Germain, scoring a brace to secure a 2-2 draw against Rennes. The Spanish attacker came on at halftime and netted twice in the final 20 minutes, preventing the French champions from suffering a second consecutive defeat.
PSG, accustomed to strong starts in Ligue 1, found themselves trailing 2-0 at the break. Rennes took the lead in the ninth minute through Szymanski's strike, and Lepaul doubled their advantage in the 37th minute after a well-executed counter-attack. Despite dominating possession and territory, PSG struggled to break down a compact Rennes defense, with only Ousmane Dembรฉlรฉ managing a clear chance in the first half.
Coach Luis Enrique made decisive substitutions at halftime, bringing on Torres and Godts for Dembรฉlรฉ and Kvaratskhelia. While Douรฉ showed flashes of brilliance in midfield, the team's resurgence ultimately came from a Spanish duo. Fabian Ruiz provided the assist for Torres, who finished clinically to pull one back in the 71st minute. Torres then completed the comeback with another goal 11 minutes later, capitalizing on Rennes' decision to push their defensive line higher.
Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.