Rennes 2-2 PSG: Torres double salvages point for Parisians in Ligue 1 opener (full match highlights)

On August 23, 2026, at the Roazhon Park in Rennes, PSG were held to a 2-2 draw by Rennes in their Ligue 1 opener. Referee Bastien Dechepy blew the starting whistle at 21:45 Moscow time. The hosts started brightly and took the lead as early as the 9th minute: Sebastian Szymański fired into the far corner after a pass from Adrien Thomasson — 1-0. Rennes continued to dominate and doubled their lead in the 38th minute: Esteban Lepaul finished from Przemysław Frankowski's cross from the right flank to make it 2-0. In the 42nd minute, Thomasson received a yellow card for a foul. The second half began with PSG pushing forward to turn the game around. In the 63rd minute, Moussa Al-Tamari was shown a yellow card. In the 71st minute, PSG pulled one back: Ferran Torres fired home from inside the box after a pass from Fabián Ruiz — 2-1. In the 76th minute, Marquinhos received a yellow card for a reckless challenge. In the 82nd minute, Torres completed his brace, scoring again after a pass from Ruiz to make it 2-2. In the 90+5th minute, Achraf Hakimi was shown a yellow card for arguing with the referee. The final whistle confirmed a hard-fought draw. Match statistics: Rennes had 45% possession, recorded 12 shots on goal compared to PSG's 18, and completed 78% of their passes against PSG's 84%. Ferran Torres, with his brace, was the man of the match, saving PSG from defeat. PSG started the season with one point, a worrying sign for the title contenders. Rennes, despite dropping two points, showed quality football and deserved the draw. PSG's manager noted that the team needs to improve their finishing and defensive concentration. Rennes, meanwhile, could be proud of their performance but the dropped points at home left a bitter taste.