Rennes 2-2 PSG: Torres Double Rescues Point in Ligue 1 Comeback
Paris Saint-Germain fought back from two goals down to salvage a 2-2 draw against a resilient Rennes in an entertaining Ligue 1 opening fixture at Roazhon Park.
The hosts made an explosive start in front of a rocking home crowd when Sebastián Szymański opened the scoring just nine minutes in. Rennes capitalized on their early momentum and doubled their lead in the 38th minute through a fine strike from Esteban Lepaul, leaving the visitors stunned despite commanding 70% of the possession.
PSG thought they had found a route back into the contest earlier in the half, but Désiré Doué’s 21st-minute effort was ruled out for offside. The disallowed goal proved a key turning point as the Parisians, despite controlling the tempo, struggled to breach a resolute Rennes defense anchored by goalkeeper Brice Samba, who pulled off three crucial saves.
The visitors emerged after the interval with renewed urgency and finally found their breakthrough in the 71st minute when F. Torres fired home to spark hopes of a comeback. Just 11 minutes later, Torres struck again, finishing past an exposed Samba to drag the champions level.
Rennes dug deep in the closing stages to withstand heavy pressure and secure a hard-fought point. While PSG ended the match with 16 shots, only four tested the keeper, leaving the Parisian side with plenty of tactical questions to resolve after dominant possession failed to yield all three points.
