Bayern Munich manager Louis van Gaal has hit back at criticism from Manchester United's Sir Alex Ferguson.

Ferguson was of firm belief that the Bayern players persuaded the referee to send United defender Rafael off for a second yellow card but van Gaal disagreed and responded to the Scot's comments in defence of his team.

"I thought England was noted for fairness," said van Gaal. "I have been confronted with three comments. It is not what I call fair play.

"I do not share Sir Alex's opinion. Control is part of being a professional footballer. Every player must know his job.

"If you pick up one yellow card, a second means a sending off. Every player should know that and it was a yellow card offence.

"It was the player who made the foul.

"As for United winning with 11, we will never know that, neither Sir Alex nor me because this game will not be played again.

"It is easy to say these things after a loss."