Wayne Rooney Arsenal Champions League claim follows Arsenal’s win over Atletico Madrid, with the pundit tipping them for European glory

Former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, speaking as a pundit on Amazon Prime in London on Tuesday, 6 May 2026, has declared that Arsenal are firmly on course to win the UEFA Champions League following their semi-final second-leg victory over Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium.

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The Champions League claim came after Mikel Arteta’s side secured a 1-0 win on the night, progressing to the final with a 2-1 aggregate triumph over the Spanish outfit.

Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka scored the decisive goal shortly before half-time, sealing a hard-fought victory after a 1-1 draw in the first leg at the Wanda Metropolitano.

Rooney, who watched the match in a punditry role, said he was particularly struck by the intensity and atmosphere inside the Emirates Stadium, describing it as a decisive factor in Arsenal’s performance.

Recalling his own playing experience in a Champions League semi-final at the ground, Rooney noted that the current atmosphere far exceeded what he had previously encountered, calling it a “powerful” influence on the team’s momentum.

The Wayne Rooney Arsenal Champions League claim has added further weight to growing belief around Arsenal’s European campaign, with supporters increasingly optimistic about ending their long wait for continental success.

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Rooney concluded that the energy generated by fans and the team’s resilience had combined to make this season a standout opportunity for the north London club.