PSG and its global stars face Rennes in Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain came close to disaster against Rennes, forcing Luis Enrique to call upon his exceptional substitutes including Ferran Torres. Rennes dominated the first half through their constant pressing and transition fluidity, putting pressure on the European champions. Sebastien Szymanski opened the scoring for the Bretons with a curling strike. This test reveals the growing competitiveness of Ligue 1, a key issue for European national teams preparing for the 2026 World Cup.