Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney has praised Arsenal supporters for the major role they played in the Gunners’ impressive Champions League victory over Real Madrid.
Arsenal produced one of their most memorable European performances by defeating the defending champions 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium in the first leg of their quarter-final tie. Speaking about the result, Rooney highlighted the atmosphere created by the home supporters throughout the encounter.
According to Softfootball, the Arsenal fans played an important part in helping Mikel Arteta’s team maintain their intensity against the Spanish giants. Their constant support provided the players with additional energy during a game that demanded concentration and discipline.
Arsenal eventually secured a commanding advantage through a superb second-half performance. The result left Madrid facing a difficult task ahead of the return fixture, while the Gunners gained significant confidence from beating one of Europe’s most successful clubs.
Rooney believes the connection between the Arsenal players and their supporters was particularly noticeable during the encounter. The Emirates crowd remained fully behind the team and helped create an intimidating environment for the visitors.
The victory also strengthened Arsenal’s hopes of reaching the Champions League semi-finals. However, the London club still have another difficult assignment in Madrid and must protect their advantage carefully.
