Brice Samba praises Ferran Torres after Rennes draw

Rennes missed the chance to complete a memorable win over Paris Saint-Germain after surrendering a two-goal advantage. Brice Samba was disappointed by the outcome, but the Rennes goalkeeper still judged his side’s performance positively against one of Europe’s leading clubs.

Rennes led 2-0 before Ferran Torres changed the game after half-time. The Spain international scored twice on his first appearance for PSG, bringing the visitors level and ensuring that Rennes collected only one point. Samba said the goals could have been prevented if Rennes had shown more concentration and retained greater freshness during the closing stages.

The result was particularly frustrating because Rennes had been in a position to take all three points. Samba acknowledged that the match situation made victory the clear objective, but he accepted the draw rather than dismissing the team’s display. His comments placed the emphasis on Rennes’ ability to compete with PSG, while also recognising Torres’ quality and his immediate impact in the league.

Torres’ double rescued PSG from defeat and gave the capital club a share of the points in a 2-2 match. For Rennes, the outcome represented a missed opportunity after leading by two goals, but the performance offered evidence that the side could challenge PSG for long periods. Samba’s response combined regret over the defensive lapses with approval of his teammates’ effort.