Bayern Munich sack coach Louis van Gaal with immediate effect . The Dutchman was sacked after a 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night and will be replaced by Carlo Ancelotti. Van Gaal was due to carry on until the end of the season . NEW : ` It is true we have taken a short-term decision but there has been dissatisfaction -- I have to make this clear -- for weeks , '' he said . Bayer Leverkusen beat St. Pauli 2-1 to cut Dortmund 's lead to five points .
Bayern Munich sack coach Louis van Gaal with immediate effect . The Dutchman was sacked after a 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday night and will be replaced by Carlo Ancelotti. Van Gaal was due to carry on until the end of the season . NEW : Bayer Leverkusen beat St. Pauli 2-1 to cut Dortmund 's lead to five points .