Overview
- His death on October 25 was confirmed by broadcaster Raúl Orvañanos, who announced the news on social media.
- Multiple outlets report he died from complications of pneumonia following recent health issues, though not all medical details are uniform.
- The FMF and clubs he managed issued condolences, and notable figures including Emilio Azcárraga, Carlos Reinoso, Ricardo Peláez and José Ramón Fernández shared tributes.
- Lapuente won five Liga MX titles as a manager with Puebla (1982-83, 1989-90), Necaxa (1994-95, 1995-96) and América (Verano 2002), along with domestic cups and CONCACAF trophies.
- He guided Mexico to the 1998 Gold Cup, the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup and the 1998 World Cup knockout stage, and as a player he represented Monterrey, Necaxa, Puebla and Atlas, winning Pan American gold in 1967.