Board Thread:Versus Debates/@comment-30355627-20170226234835/@comment-35622277-20170307045525

I don't think it was ever explicitly stated by anyone, that Naruto was outmatched. For all we know they were on the same level of power. It just so happened that he needed Sasuke as well to seal him.

You also need to consider the fact that Madara had done little to no substantial damage to either of the duo, while they actually beat him around a few times.