Wayne Rooney blasts Mikel Arteta & Arsenal for 'over-celebrating' Champions League final berth as Arsene Wenger sends warning
Rooney Criticizes Arsenal's Celebrations
Wayne Rooney has hit out at Arsenal following their Champions League semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid, accusing Mikel Arteta and his players of "over-celebrating" their progression to the final.
Arsenal's Historic Night
Arsenal secured their place in the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years on Tuesday night, with a Bukayo Saka strike enough to beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 in the second leg of the semi-final tie and secure a 2-1 victory on aggregate.
- Arsenal reached their first Champions League final in 20 years
- Bukayo Saka scored the decisive goal in the 1-0 win
- The Gunners won the semi-final tie 2-1 on aggregate
"Over-celebrating" - a criticism from Wayne Rooney about Arsenal's jubilation
Arteta's Reaction
The full-time whistle sparked wild scenes of jubilation, with fireworks lighting up the London sky and Arteta joining his squad on the pitch to celebrate with the home support.