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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