Debut to Remember
Ferran Torres marked his competitive debut for Paris Saint-Germain with two goals, rescuing a 2-2 draw away to Stade Rennais in the opening round of the 2026-27 Ligue 1 season. The Spanish forward entered at halftime, replacing Ousmane Dembélé, with his team two goals down at Roazhon Park.[S1][S2]
Rennes had taken control in the first half through Sebastian Szymański (9th minute) and Esteban Lepaul (38th), exposing PSG's defensive lapses. The Parisians struggled to create chances, and the home side seemed poised for a surprise victory.[S1][S2]
Torres Turns the Tide
Torres changed the game within minutes of coming on. In the 71st minute, he finished a precise pass from Fabián Ruiz to reduce the deficit. Just 11 minutes later, he headed in another Ruiz assist to complete the comeback and seal the 2-2 draw.[S1][S2][S3]
The brace came in just 45 minutes, with Torres showing perfect finishing and tactical intelligence as a central striker. His performance drew praise, with the player himself crediting Ruiz's quality for the assists.[S3][S4]
Context and What's Next
The match was moved from Paris to Rennes due to pitch damage from summer heatwaves. PSG had lost the French Super Cup a week earlier, making this draw a relief. They next face Lille away, with the Champions League draw scheduled for Thursday.[S4]
Torres joined PSG from Barcelona for 50 million euros, following his World Cup-winning goal for Spain against Argentina. His debut suggests he will be a key figure in Luis Enrique's plans this season.[S5][S3]
