The young winger clashed repeatedly with Madrid duo Vinicius Junior and Dani Carvajal during the encounter, which saw tempers flare on and off the pitch.
The former Barcelona midfielder suggested that Yamal’s pre-match comments gave Los Blancos “extra motivation,” indirectly contributing to Barca’s defeat.
"He sinned through youth and a lack of maturity in saying what he said. His words gave extra motivation to Madrid," Rafinha told DAZN.
Goals from Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham secured a crucial 2-1 win for Real Madrid, who now sit five points clear at the top of La Liga. Mbappé even saw a second-half penalty saved by Wojciech Szczęsny.
The match ended in chaos after Pedri was sent off for a late challenge on Aurélien Tchouameni, sparking heated exchanges between both sides.