We weren't good enough, admits Bayern boss

Bayern Munich coach Louis van Gaal admitted his side were simply not good enough after they were effectively knocked out of the Champions League on Tuesday after suffering a 2-0 defeat at home to Bordeaux.

This was Bayern's first home European defeat in five years as Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh took advantage of a mistake in the home side's defence to score a late goal after midfielder Yoann Gourcuff netted a first-half header.

"In such an important game, it is always important to score a goal, which we didn't do," said Van Gaal.

"We had no luck and we were not awarded a clear penalty after Bordeaux had a handball.

"These are the small things which can turn a game. We just weren't good enough.

"That wasn't our best game, but we are not out yet and we still have another small chance."

But with two games left - at Juventus and home to Maccabi Haifa - in the group stages, Bayern now need a miracle to qualify as the defeat leaves them third in the table six points behind leaders Bordeaux and four behind Juventus.

Bayern Munich captain Mark van Bommel admitted he was at fault when Bordeaux striker Gourcuff was left unmarked to score a simple header just before half-time.

"I should have been there for the first goal, then we weren't given a clear penalty and (striker) Luca Toni missed two chances to score," admitted Van Bommel.

"We tried everything in the second half, but the ball wouldn't go in. We didn't play badly, we were better than them after the break, but it was hard out there."

And Bordeaux boss Laurent Blanc praised his side for getting a rare win in Germany.

"We were determined to play well, but knowing the difficulty which awaited us," he said.

"We knew Bayern are not that confident at the moment. We didn't create that many chances, but we defended well and didn't give them many opportunities.

"It was good for us psychologically to get the first goal and all in all we are very satisfied."