Wayne Rooney takes aim at Arsenal celebrations seconds after reaching Champions League final

Wayne Rooney accused Arsenal of over-celebrating after they reached only their second Champions League final in the club's history. The Gunners beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 in their semi-final second leg on Tuesday, as Bukayo Saka's first-goal proved the difference at the Emirates . Mikel Arteta and his players are now off to Budapest, and they were jumping for joy and celebrating with supporters at the Emirates after the final whistle. But Rooney wasn't a fan of the post-match scenes. The ex-Manchester United star told Prime Video Sport : "They deserve to be in this position but they haven't won it yet. I think the celebrations are a little bit too much. Celebrate when you win!" Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was of a similar opinion. "Over the two legs, there is no doubt that Arsenal were the better team," Wenger began on beIN Sport . WORLD CUP LEGENDS: The stars who lit up football's greatest tournament - Buy the Special Edition today "They celebrate well tonight - that is normal, but you want more for them to focus on the final already and the next game. The celebration is deserved, happiness is absolutely normal, but now the next step is to go to the final and win it." Arsenal legend Ian Wright wanted to remind supporters that they can celebrate how they like, though. "Arsenal fans, let me tell you something: enjoy this," a jubilant Wright said in a video on X. "The celebration police will be out in force, do not get nicked! Enjoy yourselves, football's about moments and this is a big moment. Enjoy it. Will Arsenal win the Champions League? Give us your prediction in the comments section . "And let's hope that in the final and after the final, we have another massive moment. It's a great day, it's a great day!" Arsenal also have the Premier League to focus on. The Gunners are five points clear of title rivals Manchester City , who have a game in hand. Arteta's side travel to West Ham on Sunday before games against Burnley and Crystal Palace to end the campaign. As for the Champions League, they'll face either Bayern Munich or Paris Saint-Germain in the final. The showpiece takes place at the Puskas Arena in Budapest, Hungary on Saturday, May 30. Arsenal last reached the Champions League final in 2006, losing 2-1 to Barcelona in Paris. Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us - and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're cu rious, you can read our Privacy Notice .