Two-goal Mueller marks Bayern milestone in style


Bayern Munich's Thomas Mueller scores a goal by a penalty against Bayer Leverkusen during their German first division Bundesliga soccer match in Munich, Germany August 29, 2015. REUTERS/Michaela Rehle

BERLIN (Reuters) - Thomas Mueller celebrated his 200th Bundesliga match by netting twice as Bayern Munich eased past Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 to go top of the Bundesliga on Saturday, their third win in three matches this season.

A dazzling run by Douglas Costa, after a perfect 40-metre pass from Xabi Alonso, saw the Brazilian power past Roberto Hilbert before he cut the ball into the box for Mueller to score in the 26th minute.

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