Paris Saint-Germain’s Ligue 1 title defence got off to a shaky start as they drew 2-2 with Rennes in their season opener. The hosts established a commanding position with two first-half goals, leaving Luis Enrique’s squad facing an uphill battle entering the second period.
The turning point came when Ferran Torres entered the pitch as a substitute and immediately made an impact. The Spanish forward, fresh off winning the World Cup, netted twice with clinical finishing to rescue a point for the defending champions. His goals came through precise assists from fellow Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz, as PSG mounted an impressive comeback in the final stages of the match.
In another Ligue 1 fixture, Lille secured a winning start under new manager Davide Ancelotti with a 2-0 victory over Angers. Veteran striker Olivier Giroud opened the scoring with a well-executed long-range effort, while Tiago Santos added a second goal midway through the first half to cement the comfortable triumph.
Meanwhile, Monaco claimed a narrow 1-0 win against newly promoted Le Havre, with Eric Dier scoring the decisive goal. The opening weekend highlighted the competitive nature of the French top flight as multiple squads adjusted to their new campaigns.
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