Bayern fail to capitalize on Schalke slip

BERLIN - Bayern Munich's seven matches in 21 days, including their epic Champions League win over Manchester United, caught up with them on Saturday as they labored to a 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen.

The result allowed them to open up a two-point lead on Schalke, who slumped to a 4-2 defeat at relegation-haunted Hanover, in the race for the German league title with four games left.

Louis van Gaal's Munich side also have a six-point lead over third-placed Leverkusen and remain on course for a Champions League, Bundesliga and German Cup treble.