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Locker Room Revelations: Rafinha Drops Fun Behind-the-Scenes Secrets, Late-Night Phones, and a Near-Hat-Trick

6 February 2026

Locker Room Revelations: Rafinha Drops Fun Behind-the-Scenes Secrets, Late-Night Phones, and a Near-Hat-Trick
Rafinha spilling locker-room secrets and near-post scoring chances.

Locker Room Revelations

Barcelona winger Rafinha shared amusing behind-the-scenes stories from inside the Blaugrana locker room in an interview with Sofascore. He described teammate Javi as someone who frequently forgets personal belongings, with passports, headphones, and bags routinely left behind. Equipment staff are often the ones to locate the missing items, and Rafinha even jokes that he sits at the back of the bus to make sure nothing important has vanished.

Yamal’s Phone Obsession

The Brazilian also highlighted Lamine Yamal’s constant off‑the‑field focus on his phone, noting that he’s usually glued to TikTok, WhatsApp, and Instagram with headphones on. Rafinha says Yamal’s late-night scrolling means he goes to bed late and sometimes skips parties, preferring to stay up with his screen in hand.

Super Cup Reflections and a Near-Hat-Trick

Regarding the latest Clasico, Barcelona’s 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup, Rafinha added that he had a golden chance to complete a hat-trick but missed one opportunity. He remains optimistic, joking that maybe it will happen the next time around.

Punchline: If Rafinha’s phone ever dies, Barca might still win on vibes alone. Punchline delivered.

Punchline 2: Javi’s missing passport and other items deserve their own reality show—Lost and Found: Locker Room Edition.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What locker-room anecdotes did Rafinha share?

He mentioned Javi often forgets personal items, which are typically found by equipment staff, and he sits in the back of the bus to check for forgotten items.

What habit does Lamine Yamal have off the pitch?

He is constantly on his phone, listening with headphones and scrolling through apps like TikTok, WhatsApp, and Instagram, even late at night.

How did Barca fare in the Super Cup final against Real Madrid?

Barça won 3-2, and Rafinha said he could have scored a hat-trick but missed a chance; he’s hopeful for next time.