On Sunday at Roazhon Park, Paris Saint-Germain drew 2-2 against Rennes in Matchday 1 of the 2026-2027 Ligue 1 season. Here are the ratings awarded by Le Parisien and L’Équipe to the capital club’s players.
Le Parisien:
L’Équipe:
Torres completely changes the perspective on the Parisian ratings
Trailing 2-0 at Rennes until the 71st minute, PSG managed to snatch a 2-2 draw thanks to Ferran Torres, who came on at halftime and scored both of Paris’s goals. This scenario explains why the final average ratings are less harsh than the starting XI’s performances might suggest: 4.77 for L’Équipe and 4.69 for Le Parisien. The two substitutes—Torres and Mika Godts—contribute significantly to these averages (which remain low) and, above all, to the shift in the match’s dynamic.
Torres: a rating that carries weight
An 8 from L’Équipe and a 7 from Le Parisien: Ferran Torres was indisputably the best Parisian player across both sets of ratings. The score of 8 fully reflects the impact of a player who turned a 0-2 deficit into a 2-2 draw in just one half of play. Both of his goals—in the 71st and 83rd minutes—came from assists by Fabián Ruiz. Le Parisien was slightly more reserved with a 7, but the conclusion was the same: the Spanish forward changed the game almost single-handedly in terms of finishing.
Dembélé penalized; Doué stands out among the starters
At the other end of the spectrum, Ousmane Dembélé received a 3 from both outlets. Losing possession nine times in 45 minutes and sending a golden opportunity over the bar in the 37th minute justified a harsh rating. Being substituted at halftime only reinforced the impression of a failed performance. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, rated 4 by both outlets, was more of a threat but failed to be decisive enough. Désiré Doué, meanwhile, earned a 6 from both sides, standing out as the attacking starter who best withstood the general mediocrity of the first half.
Midfield lacks spark; defense pays the price for errors
Differences in assessment are most apparent in midfield. Le Parisien rates Vitinha (5 vs. 4) and João Neves (4.5 vs. 4) more highly. L’Équipe, on the other hand, is more favorable toward Hakimi, giving him a 6 compared to Le Parisien‘s 5. At the back, Pacho and Lucas Hernandez are stuck at 4 across the board—a direct result of their involvement in the two goals conceded to Rennes. Marquinhos hovers between 5 and 4.5 without ever truly looking reassuring.
Godts proves useful; Luis Enrique’s substitutions pay off
Mika Godts receives a 5 from both publications. While his introduction was less spectacular than Torres’s, he contributed to a more dynamic second half. Finally, L’Équipe awards Luis Enrique a 6; the decision to withdraw Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia at halftime and bring on Ruiz at the hour mark had a direct impact on the result. On a night where the starting lineup largely disappointed, the bench ultimately prevented a defeat.
