We got lucky, admits Guardiola

The 42-year-old felt the treble winners were not on the top of their game, while Mario Gotze was unhappy with his side's inability to finish several of the chances they created

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola admitted his side had got lucky after beating Hoffenheim 2-1 on Saturday.

The Bavarians were left shocked after Niklas Sule was able to slip the ball past Manuel Neuer to give the hosts a 1-0 lead.

Bayern come form behind to beat Hertha

Bayern Munich came from behind to beat Hertha Berlin 3-2 at the Allianz Arena and maintain their place at the top of the Bundesliga.

Adrian Ramos gave the visitors the lead in the fourth minute and they could have stretched that advantage before Mario Mandzukic brought Bayern level.

A further Mandzukic effort and Mario Gotze's first goal for Bayern in the Bundesliga appeared to have given Bayern a comfortable win, but Anis Ben-Hatira set up a grandstand finish in which the Bavarians only just held on.

Unbelievable' Gotze needs more time, says Guardiola

The former Borussia Dortmund star changed the game as a half-time substitute against Mainz on Saturday and his boss believes he will soon be at his very best level.

Pep Guardiola has backed Mario Gotze to star for Bayern Munich after the attacker inspired the Bundesliga champions to a 4-1 win over Mainz.

Die Roten surprisingly fell behind to Shawn Parker's first-half strike on Saturday, with Guardiola responding by bringing Gotze on for Rafinha at half-time.