Luis Aragones, Spain coach, is taking a modest approach to his team's Euro 2008 semi-final berth and is already focusing on final-four opponents Russia, following the 4-2 penalty shoot-out defeat over Italy in Vienna.

The quarter-final victory was the Spaniard's first win over Italy since 1920 and the first time they have made it past the last eight at a major finals since 1984.

"I'm doing my job - as coach I'm here to win," Aragones said.

"It's important for Spain. I'm not depressed when I lose, I'm not euphoric in victory.

"I'm happy for my country, happy for my players and also for me, we're qualified and there's still a small step to go before the final."

That 'small step' involves overcoming Russia for the second time in the tournament, after Guus Hiddink's side, who finished second behind Spain in Group D, booked their semi-final spot with a stunning 3-1 extra time win over Netherlands.

Spain thrashed Hiddink's young team 4-1 in the opening match of Group D, with David Villa scoring a hat-trick, but Aragones predicted an entirely different style of match compared to that first round win.

"This is a great time for Russian football, because at this stage of their season they are at their peak," Aragones said.

"Many say we've beaten them before so it will be easy but it's much more complicated.

"They have a very fine team with one of the best attacks around. Why do we have to meet them again?!

"My team is committed to reaching the final, in the final anything can happen."

Stepping down

The 69-year-old, who is reportedly stepping down after Euro 2008 to return to club management, said he had not devised a plan to stop Russian playmaker Andrei Arshavin, who shone against the Dutch.

Arshavin missed Russia's initial match against Spain due to suspension.

"We have a style of play but no special plan. We won't be changing our football [for him]."

Iker Casillas, Spanish captain and goalkeeper, saved two Italian penalties from Daniele De Rossi and Antonion Di Natale, prompting Aragones to say: "I had confidence in him. He has good coaches and he watched videos [of Italians taking penalties]."