However, Arshavin could not repeat the heroics in the semi-final against eventual winners Spain, which Russia lost 3–0. Despite this, Arshavin was named in UEFA's squad for Euro 2008. He, along with the rest of the Russian team, received a bronze medal.
Although Arshavin couldn't replicate his heroics from the semi-final against Spain (where Russia lost 3–0), he was still selected for UEFA's Euro 2008 squad.  He, along with the rest of the Russian team, earned a bronze medal.