Instant hero! Ferran Torres reacts to an unforgettable PSG debut after scoring 'special' brace to rescue Luis Enrique's men against Rennes in Ligue 1

Enrique's side endured a disastrous first half in their Ligue 1 opener away at Rennes. Sebastian Szymanski fired the hosts into a ninth-minute lead, before Esteban Lepaul doubled their advantage just before the break to leave the back-to-back European champions stunned.

In desperate need of a spark, the PSG boss turned to his summer signing at half-time as Torres replaced Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele and completely transformed the match.

Combining brilliantly with Fabian Ruiz, who assisted both goals, the 26-year-old struck in the 71st and 82nd minutes. The World Cup winner's immediate impact dragged his team level and spared their opening-day blushes to earn him the man of the match award.

Despite rescuing a vital point, Torres admitted his disappointment at failing to secure a victory. Speaking to Ligue 1+ after the final whistle, the Spain international remained firmly focused on the team's overall standards.

"The match was difficult," Torres explained. "It was complicated, we’re not happy because we wanted to win, but it’s important to come away with a point."

The forward also reflected on his first taste of football in a PSG shirt following his August 15 move. "It was special to play my first match in front of the Parisian fans, and it will be even more special at the Parc des Princes," he added.

Torres appears to have settled into his new surroundings seamlessly. The former Manchester City man was quick to praise his compatriot, singling out Ruiz for laying on both of his crucial strikes.

"My relationship with Ruiz? With his quality, we just have to run and put the ball in the back of the net," he stated. "It’s a great group, I knew it was before I arrived; there are only good people, great players every day, who have helped me feel at home here."

The fixture itself was an unexpectedly difficult away trip for PSG. Heatwaves had severely damaged the pitch in the Parc des Princes, forcing the match to be reversed to Brittany.

Enrique will demand a much sharper start from his players as they look to build momentum in their quest for a sixth successive Ligue 1 title and a third straight Champions League trophy. With Torres already firing on all cylinders, the French giants will hope their newest addition can continue providing crucial firepower as they prepare for a highly anticipated return to the Parc des Princes.