Soccer-Mueller own goal helps Leverkusen claim 1-1 draw at Bayern

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Bundesliga - Bayern Munich v Bayer Leverkusen - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - March 5, 2022 Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller celebrates after Niklas Sule scores their first goal REUTERS/Andreas Gebert

MUNICH (Reuters) -Bayern Munich's Thomas Mueller had a hapless return to action when he scored a costly own goal as the Bundesliga leaders were held 1-1 at home by third-placed Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.

Bayern are still well in charge of the title race with 59 points after 25 matches although the result will give a glimmer of hope to chasing Borussia Dortmund, who are second on 50 points but have a game in hand after their match at Mainz 05 was postponed due to a COVID-19 outbreak among the home team.